Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Maple shaped
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
In Hindi
चकोतरा
White Currant
In German
Pampelmuse
Weiße Ribisel
In French
Citrus maxima
Ribes sativum
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
grosella blanca
In Greek
πομέλο
white currant
In Portuguese
Pomelo
groselha-branca
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
biała porzeczka
In Latin
Citrus maxima
Ribes glandulosum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Pummelo and White Currant
Season and care of Pummelo and White Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and White Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for White Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Pummelo and White Currant Physical Information
Pummelo and White Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and White Currant are as follows:
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Currant flower color: Green
- White Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Pummelo and White Currant
Care of Pummelo and White Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Currant 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 White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.