Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
Southwestern United States
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
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African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen, Skin irritation
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AGAVE toumeyana
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Honesty , Chinese Money
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
silver dollar
चकोतरा
In German
Einjähriges Silberblatt
Pampelmuse
In French
Monnaie-du-Pape
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
planta de la plata
Citrus maxima
In Greek
silver dollar
πομέλο
In Portuguese
silver dollar
Pomelo
In Polish
Miesiącznica roczna
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
silver dollar
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Sapindales
Family
Agavaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Silver Dollar and Pummelo
Season and care of Silver Dollar and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Dollar and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Dollar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Dollar is Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Dollar is Neutral and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Dollar and Pummelo Physical Information
Silver Dollar and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Dollar and Pummelo are as follows:
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Dollar and Pummelo
Care of Silver Dollar and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Dollar 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.