Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
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Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Compound
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, 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
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Root
Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
चकोतरा
sweetshrub
In German
Pampelmuse
sweetshrub
In French
Citrus maxima
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
sweetshrub
In Greek
πομέλο
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Pomelo
sweetshrub
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
sweetshrub
In Latin
Citrus maxima
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Laurales
Family
Rutaceae
Calycanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Pummelo and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Pummelo and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Pummelo and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Pummelo and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Pummelo and Sweetshrub
Care of Pummelo and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.