Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Caribbean
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
gardens, Rainforest, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
Do not water frequently, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
COCCOTHRINAX crinita
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
Old Man Palm, Thatch Palm
In Hindi
चकोतरा
ओल्ड मैन पाम
In German
Pampelmuse
Old Man Palm
In French
Citrus maxima
Old Man Palm
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
Anciano de Palm
In Greek
Not available
Γέρος Palm
In Portuguese
Pomelo
Old Man Palma
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
Stary Palm
In Latin
Citrus maxima
Old Palm Man
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Rutaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Citrus
Coccothrinax
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Citreae
Cryosophileae
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pummelo and Old Man Palm
Season and care of Pummelo and Old Man Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Old Man Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Old Man Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Old Man Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Old Man Palm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pummelo and Old Man Palm Physical Information
Pummelo and Old Man Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Old Man Palm height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and Old Man Palm are as follows:
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Old Man Palm flower color: Not Available
- Old Man Palm leaf color: Not Available
Care of Pummelo and Old Man Palm
Care of Pummelo and Old Man Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Old Man Palm 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 Old Man Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.