Red Pomelo PlantFeatureDetailCommon nameRed Pomelo, Shatian Pomelo, Citrus maximaScientific nameCitrus maximaOriginSoutheast Asia (Thailand / China)TypeTropical citrus treeFruit colorPinkish-red pulp, greenish-yellow rindTasteSweet, juicy, mildly tangySeasonNovember – February Plant InfoHeight: 4–6 meters (medium tree)Bearing age: 3–4 years (grafted)Yield: 50–80 fruits/tree/yearLifespan: 30–40 yearsFruit weight: 1–2 kg eachSpecial: Large, juicy fruits with red pulp ❤️ Growing ConditionsFactorIdealClimateTropical & subtropicalTemperature22–35°CSoilWell-drained loamy soilpH5.5–7.0SunlightFull sun (6–8 hrs/day)☀️ Avoid waterlogging; prefers warm and humid conditions. Planting & CarePropagation: Grafted saplings (recommended for fruit quality)Spacing: 5 × 5 mPlanting time: June–August (monsoon)Watering: Twice a week (young), weekly (mature)Fertilizer (per tree/year):FYM: 20–25 kgNPK: 500 g N 300 g P 300 g K✂️ Light pruning improves air circulation and fruit size. Flowering & FruitingStageTimeFloweringMarch–AprilFruitingNov–FebFirst harvest3–4 years✅ BenefitsLarge, juicy, red-pulp fruits ❤️High Vitamin C contentSweet-tangy taste, excellent for fresh consumption & juiceAttractive ornamental treeCommercial and home garden potential
