Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Mexico, Central America
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Green, Tan
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
Leaf Shape
Compound
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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, Partial 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
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
चकोतरा
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Pampelmuse
Yambohne
In French
Citrus maxima
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Not available
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Pomelo
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Citrus maxima
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pummelo and Jicama
Season and care of Pummelo and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Pummelo and Jicama Physical Information
Pummelo and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Pummelo and Jicama are as follows:
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Pummelo and Jicama
Care of Pummelo and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.