🍊 Red Pomelo Plant
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Common name | Red Pomelo, Shatian Pomelo, Citrus maxima |
| Scientific name | Citrus maxima |
| Origin | Southeast Asia (Thailand / China) |
| Type | Tropical citrus tree |
| Fruit color | Pinkish-red pulp, greenish-yellow rind |
| Taste | Sweet, juicy, mildly tangy |
| Season | November – February |
🌿 Plant Info
- Height: 4–6 meters (medium tree)
- Bearing age: 3–4 years (grafted)
- Yield: 50–80 fruits/tree/year
- Lifespan: 30–40 years
- Fruit weight: 1–2 kg each
- Special: Large, juicy fruits with red pulp 🍊❤️
🌞 Growing Conditions
| Factor | Ideal |
|---|---|
| Climate | Tropical & subtropical |
| Temperature | 22–35°C |
| Soil | Well-drained loamy soil |
| pH | 5.5–7.0 |
| Sunlight | Full sun (6–8 hrs/day) |
☀️ Avoid waterlogging; prefers warm and humid conditions.
🌱 Planting & Care
- Propagation: Grafted saplings (recommended for fruit quality)
- Spacing: 5 × 5 m
- Planting time: June–August (monsoon)
- Watering: Twice a week (young), weekly (mature)
- Fertilizer (per tree/year):
- FYM: 20–25 kg
- NPK: 500 g N + 300 g P + 300 g K
✂️ Light pruning improves air circulation and fruit size.
🌸 Flowering & Fruiting
| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| Flowering | March–April |
| Fruiting | Nov–Feb |
| First harvest | 3–4 years |
✅ Benefits
- Large, juicy, red-pulp fruits 🍊❤️
- High Vitamin C content
- Sweet-tangy taste, excellent for fresh consumption & juice
- Attractive ornamental tree
- Commercial and home garden potential








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