Pummelo

Elephant Bush

About Pummelo and Elephant Bush

Pummelo

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Succulent

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Polynesia

Southern Africa

Types

African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

1030

0 40000

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Habitat

Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1110-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

10-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

White, Yellow, Light Pink

Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Compound

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Butterflies

Allergy

Dermatitis, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

चकोतरा

Elephant Bush

In German

Pampelmuse

Elephant Bush

In French

Citrus maxima

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

Citrus maxima

elefante Bush

In Greek

πομέλο

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

Pomelo

elefante de Bush

In Polish

Pomarańcza olbrzymia

Elephant Bush

In Latin

Citrus maxima

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Caryophyllales

Family

Rutaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Citrus

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

1751

1 27800

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Properties of Pummelo and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Pummelo and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Pummelo and Elephant Bush. Pummelo has thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Pummelo does not have fragrant flowers. Pummelo has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Skin irritation and Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pummelo and Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pummelo and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Pummelo and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Pummelo and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Pummelo and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Pummelo and Elephant Bush

Care of Pummelo and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.