Silverthorn

Pummelo

About Silverthorn and Pummelo

Silverthorn

Pummelo

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Fruit

Origin

China, Japan

Southeastern Asia, Polynesia

Types

African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo

Number of Varieties

510

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-910-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

12-10

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 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

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Silver

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

White, Yellow, Light Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

broad, flat

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Toxic

Dermatitis, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen

Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Elaeagnus pungens

CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'

Common Name

Silverthorn

pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock

In Hindi

Silverthorn

चकोतरा

In German

Silverthorn

Pampelmuse

In French

Silverthorn

Citrus maxima

In Spanish

Silverthorn

Citrus maxima

In Greek

Silverthorn

πομέλο

In Portuguese

Silverthorn

Pomelo

In Polish

Silverthorn

Pomarańcza olbrzymia

In Latin

Silverthorn

Citrus maxima

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Sapindales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

70175

1 27800

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Properties of Silverthorn and Pummelo

Wondering what are the properties of Silverthorn and Pummelo? We provide you with everything About Silverthorn and Pummelo. Silverthorn has thorns and Pummelo doesn't have thorns. Also Silverthorn does not have fragrant flowers. Silverthorn has allergic reactions like Toxic and Pummelo has allergic reactions like Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Silverthorn and Pummelo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Pummelo

Season and care of Silverthorn and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.

Silverthorn and Pummelo Physical Information

Silverthorn and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Pummelo are as follows:

Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Silverthorn and Pummelo

Care of Silverthorn and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silverthorn 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.