Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Skyflower
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
DURANTA
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
In German
Pampelmuse
Duranta
In French
Citrus maxima
Duranta
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
Duranta
In Portuguese
Pomelo
Duranta
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
Duranta
In Latin
Citrus maxima
Duranta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Pummelo and Duranta
Season and care of Pummelo and Duranta is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Duranta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Duranta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Duranta is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pummelo and Duranta Physical Information
Pummelo and Duranta physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Duranta height is 100.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and Duranta are as follows:
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pummelo and Duranta
Care of Pummelo and Duranta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duranta 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 Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.