Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
United States, Northwestern United States, California
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
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Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
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Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
PHLOX douglasii
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
In Hindi
चकोतरा
Phlox plant
In German
Pampelmuse
Phlox Pflanze
In French
Citrus maxima
plante Phlox
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
planta de Phlox
In Greek
πομέλο
φυτό phlox
In Portuguese
Pomelo
planta Phlox
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
Phlox roślin
In Latin
Citrus maxima
plantae Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Pummelo and Phlox
Season and care of Pummelo and Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Phlox is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Pummelo and Phlox Physical Information
Pummelo and Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and Phlox are as follows:
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Pummelo and Phlox
Care of Pummelo and Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.