Citrus maxima
Pomelo
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Pomelo (Citrus maxima) - Description
Pomelo fruits are the largest Citrus fruit. It has a thick skin and taste like a sweet mild grapefruit.
Pomelo (Citrus maxima) - Blooming
Produces fragrant white flowers followed by ovoid, yellow, or orange fruit. Fruits may take around 1 year to mature. Bloom times vary among species.
Pomelo (Citrus maxima) - Growth
Evergreen trees and shrubs. There are many different varieties of citrus, such as, grapefruits, lemons, limes, limequats, mandarin oranges (tangerines), oranges, etc.; however, they all need heat and need to be hardy plants in order to prosper. Citrus can be grown in places where the temperature does not fall below 20°F. Otherwise, grow Citrus in a cool greenhouse with a minimum temperature of 35°F (2°C). During the day, set temperatures between 41-50°F (5-10°C), and at night, keep the temperature at 36°F (2°C).
Pomelo (Citrus maxima) - Planting
Sow seeds in spring. Can also propagate by rooting semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Semi-ripe cuttings are cuttings taken from semi-mature wood.
Pomelo (Citrus maxima) - Pest
Citrus is susceptible to aphids, mites, scale insects, and mealybugs.
Pomelo (Citrus maxima) - Interesting facts
Chinese traditions prize the Pomelo fruits as a sign of fortune and plenty. Some also claim that eating the fruit will increase a person's fertility.
Pomelo (Citrus maxima) - Soil and irrigation
Citrus trees require moist soil, but the soil needs to have fast drainage. Newly planted trees should be watered twice a week while established trees should be watered every other week.Often times Citrus fruits will start dropping as a result of high heat and low humidity. This is sometimes unavoidable, but is exacerbated by very dry soil. If you have extensive fruit drop (especially in summer), be sure that the soil is moist.
