Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
India, Nepal
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
it is a type of ginger
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
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
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Root bark
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
पीले अदरक
चकोतरा
In German
Gelber Ingwer
Pampelmuse
In French
Ginger Jaune
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
Citrus maxima
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
πομέλο
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
Pomelo
In Polish
żółty Ginger
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Sapindales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and Pummelo
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and Pummelo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Ginger and Pummelo Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and Pummelo are as follows:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Yellow Ginger and Pummelo
Care of Yellow Ginger and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger 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.