Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Nymphaea alba
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Compound
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Flies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Headache
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
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Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
NYMPHAEA alba
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
In Hindi
चकोतरा
Nymphaea alba
In German
Pampelmuse
Weiße Seerose
In French
Citrus maxima
Nénuphar blanc
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
Nymphaea alba
In Greek
πομέλο
Nymphaea alba
In Portuguese
Pomelo
Nymphaea alba
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
Grzybienie białe
In Latin
Citrus maxima
Nymphaea alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Nymphaeales
Family
Rutaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Cassidinae
Season and Care of Pummelo and Nymphaea Alba
Season and care of Pummelo and Nymphaea Alba is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Nymphaea Alba Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nymphaea Alba season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral.
Pummelo and Nymphaea Alba Physical Information
Pummelo and Nymphaea Alba physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and Nymphaea Alba are as follows:
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pummelo and Nymphaea Alba
Care of Pummelo and Nymphaea Alba include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.