Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
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
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In German
Teak
Pampelmuse
In French
Teak
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
Teak
Citrus maxima
In Portuguese
Teak
Pomelo
In Polish
Teak
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Teak
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Verbenaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Teak and Pummelo
Season and care of Teak and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Pummelo season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Teak and Pummelo Physical Information
Teak and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Pummelo are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Teak and Pummelo
Care of Teak and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Teak 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.