Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
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
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
In Hindi
चकोतरा
स्वीट विलियम
In German
Pampelmuse
Bartn
In French
Citrus maxima
sweet william
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
Guillermo dulce
In Greek
πομέλο
είδος γαρύφαλλου
In Portuguese
Pomelo
william doce
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
słodki William
In Latin
Citrus maxima
amaranthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rutaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Pummelo and Sweet William
Season and care of Pummelo and Sweet William is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Sweet William Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet William season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Sweet William is Loam while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet William is Neutral.
Pummelo and Sweet William Physical Information
Pummelo and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and Sweet William are as follows:
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweet William flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red and Orange Red
- Sweet William leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Pummelo and Sweet William
Care of Pummelo and Sweet William include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.