Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light 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
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Stem Planting
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
Clay, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
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, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
चकोतरा
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Pampelmuse
rosa Ipe
In French
Citrus maxima
rose Ipe
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
Pink Ipe
In Portuguese
Pomelo
rosa Ipe
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
różowy Ipe
In Latin
Citrus maxima
Pink Ipe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Citrus
Handroanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Pummelo and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Pummelo and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Ipe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pummelo and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Pummelo and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pummelo and Pink Ipe
Care of Pummelo and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.