Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
Tropical regions
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, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Brown
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
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Leaf Shape
Compound
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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 Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
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
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Ceiba pentandra
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
In Hindi
चकोतरा
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
In German
Pampelmuse
Kapok baum
In French
Citrus maxima
Fromager
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
Ceiba
In Portuguese
Pomelo
Mafumeira
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
In Latin
Citrus maxima
Ceiba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Rutaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Pummelo and Kapok
Season and care of Pummelo and Kapok is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Kapok Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kapok season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Kapok is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral.
Pummelo and Kapok Physical Information
Pummelo and Kapok physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and Kapok are as follows:
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kapok flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Kapok leaf color: Green
Care of Pummelo and Kapok
Care of Pummelo and Kapok include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.