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The propagation of the pomelo

In their subtropical home the pomelo tree can get very high: the plant can reach up to 15 meters and develop a wide, spreading crown. Branches of non-grafted trees have many axillary thorns up to five centimeters long. But you can also use the seed core with us a purchased pomelo usually grow your own pomelo tree without any problems. The pomelo - whether grapefruit or hybrid product - is very vigorous and also easier to care for than other types of citrus. The tree is less sensitive to cold (not frost!) And can therefore remain outdoors for a longer period of time. In addition to the Propagation via seeds vegetative propagation via cuttings is also possible. To shorten the long youth phase of the tree, you should look for poncirus trifoliata, bitter lemon or even Three-leaved orange, ennoble.

Maintaining a pomelo

Caring for pomelo is very similar to caring for other citrus species, as the demands of the plants are almost the same. The pomelo

• needs a fully sunny, sheltered place outdoors during the growing season
• must be watered regularly but moderately
• does not tolerate waterlogging
• should be liquid about every two weeks Citrus fertilizer be fertilized
• needs loose, permeable soil (best citrus earth)
• and always a bright location
• In addition, the pomelo should be cut at least once a year, it is very vigorous

Hibernate pomelo

Like all other citrus plants, the pomelo cannot tolerate frost, even if it is otherwise less sensitive to cooler temperatures. In winter you should place the plant in a not too warm but light spot and water it occasionally (but not too often!). Temperatures between five and ten degrees Celsius are ideal in winter quarters. The following applies to all citrus plants, including pomelo: the warmer the plant, the lighter its surroundings must be. Due to its sensitivity to frost, the pomelo should not be planted in the garden

Tips & Tricks

The New Zealand grapefruit, which is very similar to pomelo, is probably best suited for keeping in our latitudes. The "New Zealand Grape" has grapefruit-like, flat-wide fruits that are very mild. This tree needs significantly less heat than a normal grapefruit or pomelo and also ripens earlier.

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