Red Pomelo (Citrus Paradisi)

DISCLAIMER

1. The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
2. Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.
3. Overall Height measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• The pomelo (also called shaddock, pumelo, pommelo, and Chinese grapefruit) is the largest citrus fruit, ranging from the size of a cantaloupe to that of a large watermelon.
• Pomelo mixes the sweet taste of orange with the tang of lemon.
• Its lineage means that pomelo contains many of the same compounds as grapefruit.

SOIL REQUIREMENT

• Suitable for: Light (sandy), medium (loamy), and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.
• Suitable pH: acid, neutral, and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

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FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT

• Keep the soil pH more acidic, around 6.0 to 6.5.
• You can test the soil pH every few growing seasons and add dolomite limestone to raise the pH if necessary.

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LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• It requires a bright sunny position.
• Most only reach 1–1.5m (3–5ft) tall in a pot but can grow larger in good conditions, depending on the rootstock.

WATER REQUIREMENT

• Though it varies depending on factors such as relative humidity, temperature, and plant maturity or size, a potted lemon tree should be watered thoroughly about once every 5 days, or when the soil is dry to the touch 2-3 inches below the surface.

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