Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
-
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
Ovate
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
Firecracker Flower
In German
Pampelmuse
Kracher-Blume
In French
Citrus maxima
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
flor petardo
In Greek
πομέλο
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Pomelo
flor foguete
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Citrus maxima
flos Firecracker
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Brodiaeoideae
Season and Care of Pummelo and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Pummelo and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Pummelo and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Pummelo and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pummelo and Firecracker Flower
Care of Pummelo and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.