Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Cactus or Succulent
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
  
Eastern Asia, India
  
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
  
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
  
10-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Yellow, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
  
Pink
  
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
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Grafting, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Insects
  
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
  
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
  
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
  
EUPHORBIA lactea
  
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
  
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
  
In Hindi
चकोतरा
  
Elkhorn
  
In German
Pampelmuse
  
Elkhorn
  
In French
Citrus maxima
  
Elkhorn
  
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
  
cuerno de alce
  
In Greek
Not available
  
Elkhorn
  
In Portuguese
Pomelo
  
Elkhorn
  
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
  
Elkhorn
  
In Latin
Citrus maxima
  
Elkhorn
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Euphorbiaceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Euphorbia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Citreae
  
Euphorbieae
  
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
  
Euphorbioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Pummelo and Elkhorn
Season and care of Pummelo and Elkhorn is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Elkhorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pummelo and Elkhorn Physical Information
Pummelo and Elkhorn physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and Elkhorn are as follows:
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Care of Pummelo and Elkhorn
Care of Pummelo and Elkhorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.