Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
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African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Grassland, wooded grassland
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Compound
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border
-
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, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
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
Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
Snow Flake
चकोतरा
In German
Schneeflocke
Pampelmuse
In French
Flocon de neige
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
Copo de nieve
Citrus maxima
In Greek
Νιφάδα χιονιού
πομέλο
In Portuguese
Floco de neve
Pomelo
In Polish
Płatek śniegu
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Aureus
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Snow Flake and Pummelo
Season and care of Snow Flake and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Flake and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Flake season is Fall and Winter and Pummelo season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Snow Flake and Pummelo Physical Information
Snow Flake and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Flake and Pummelo are as follows:
Snow Flake flower color: White
Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Snow Flake and Pummelo
Care of Snow Flake and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Snow Flake 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.