Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Western United States, Mexico
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Compound
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
DUDLEYA
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In German
Pampelmuse
Dudleya
In French
Citrus maxima
Dudleya
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
dudleya
In Greek
Not available
Dudleya
In Portuguese
Pomelo
Dudleya
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
Dudleya
In Latin
Citrus maxima
Dudley
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Saxifragales
Family
Rutaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pummelo and Dudleya
Season and care of Pummelo and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Pummelo and Dudleya Physical Information
Pummelo and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and Dudleya are as follows:
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Pummelo and Dudleya
Care of Pummelo and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.