Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
Firewheel
In Hindi
चकोतरा
Firewheel
In German
Pampelmuse
Feuerrad
In French
Citrus maxima
Firewheel
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
Firewheel
In Greek
πομέλο
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Pomelo
Firewheel
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
Firewheel
In Latin
Citrus maxima
Firewheel
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Rutaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Citreae
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Pummelo and Firewheel
Season and care of Pummelo and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pummelo and Firewheel Physical Information
Pummelo and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and Firewheel are as follows:
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Pummelo and Firewheel
Care of Pummelo and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.