Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
Fruit
Origin
Not Available
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Not Available
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
old gardens
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Compound
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 15-5-15
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, constipation, hemiplagia, Inflammation
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Delonix regia
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Gulmohar, Royal Poinciana
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In German
Flammenbaum
Pampelmuse
In French
Delonix regia
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
malinche
Citrus maxima
In Greek
Delonix regia
Not available
In Portuguese
flamboiã
Pomelo
In Polish
wianowłostka królewska
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
CHORIZIA
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Royal Poinciana and Pummelo
Season and care of Royal Poinciana and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Poinciana and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Poinciana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Pummelo season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Royal Poinciana is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Royal Poinciana is Acidic, Alkaline and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Royal Poinciana and Pummelo Physical Information
Royal Poinciana and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Poinciana height is 1,100.00 cm and width 1,300.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Royal Poinciana and Pummelo are as follows:
Royal Poinciana flower color: Orange Red and Yellow
Royal Poinciana leaf color: Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Royal Poinciana and Pummelo
Care of Royal Poinciana and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Poinciana pruning is done Requires little pruning and Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Royal Poinciana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.