Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Hybrid origin
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Orange, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Elliptic
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Acidic, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Citrus Meyeri
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
Meyer Lemon
In Hindi
चकोतरा
Meyer Lemon
In German
Pampelmuse
Meyer Lemon
In French
Citrus maxima
Meyer Lemon
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
Meyer Lemon
In Greek
Not available
Meyer Lemon
In Portuguese
Pomelo
Meyer Lemon
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
Meyer Lemon
In Latin
Citrus maxima
Meyer Lemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pummelo and Meyer Lemon
Season and care of Pummelo and Meyer Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Meyer Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pummelo and Meyer Lemon Physical Information
Pummelo and Meyer Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and Meyer Lemon are as follows:
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
- Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pummelo and Meyer Lemon
Care of Pummelo and Meyer Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
