Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Europe, Western Asia, India
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
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Number of Varieties
10
10
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
Fields, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
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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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Runners, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
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
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Herb
Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
MATRICARIA recutita
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
In Hindi
चकोतरा
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
In German
Pampelmuse
Echte Kamille
In French
Citrus maxima
Matricaria recutita
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
Matricaria recutita
In Greek
πομέλο
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
In Portuguese
Pomelo
Camomila vulgar
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
Rumianek pospolity
In Latin
Citrus maxima
Matricaria chamomilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Rutaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe
Citreae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Pummelo and German Chamomile
Season and care of Pummelo and German Chamomile is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and German Chamomile Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and German Chamomile season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral.
Pummelo and German Chamomile Physical Information
Pummelo and German Chamomile physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and German Chamomile are as follows:
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
- German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Care of Pummelo and German Chamomile
Care of Pummelo and German Chamomile include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and German Chamomile pruning is done 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 German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.