Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Southwestern United States
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Insects
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
Deer Grass
In German
Pampelmuse
Deer Grass
In French
Citrus maxima
cerfs Herbe
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
Ciervo Hierba
In Greek
πομέλο
ελάφια Grass
In Portuguese
Pomelo
cervos grama
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
Deer Trawa
In Latin
Citrus maxima
deer Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Citrus
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Pummelo and Deer Grass
Season and care of Pummelo and Deer Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Deer Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Deer Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pummelo and Deer Grass Physical Information
Pummelo and Deer Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and Deer Grass are as follows:
Care of Pummelo and Deer Grass
Care of Pummelo and Deer Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.