Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Europe
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long Broad
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
Do Not over Water, 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
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
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
Turnip
In German
Pampelmuse
Rübe
In French
Citrus maxima
Navet
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
Nabo
In Portuguese
Pomelo
Nabo
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
Rzepa
In Latin
Citrus maxima
rapa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Brassicales
Family
Rutaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Pummelo and Turnip
Season and care of Pummelo and Turnip is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Turnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Turnip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Turnip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral.
Pummelo and Turnip Physical Information
Pummelo and Turnip physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and Turnip are as follows:
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Turnip flower color: Yellow
- Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pummelo and Turnip
Care of Pummelo and Turnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Turnip 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 Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.