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CITRUS DECUMANA

₹78.00

Citrus decumana, commonly known as Pomelo or Chakotra, is the largest citrus fruit species, producing thick-rinded fruits with a sweet to mildly tangy taste. Native to Southeast Asia, this slow-growing evergreen tree is appreciated for its large, fragrant blossoms and refreshing fruit, which is consumed fresh or in salads and desserts. Supplied in a 1-inch net pot — plant directly with the net pot into the ground or a larger planter.

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CITRUS DECUMANA

₹78.00

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CATEGORY – Fruit Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 8 to 12 inches
3.Watering – When the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 15 to 25 feet
3.Leaves Color – Glossy green, large and broadly winged
4.Flowers – Large, white, fragrant, with 4–5 petals
5.Fruits – Very large (up to 10 inches in diameter), round to pear-shaped, with thick rind and pale green to yellow skin; pulp may be white, pink, or red
6.Type – Outdoor, fruiting tree
7.Feed – Citrus-specific fertilizer or compost every 2–3 months
8.Watering – Regular; deep watering during fruit formation
9.Soil – Well-drained loamy or sandy loam soil
10.Sunlight – Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily)
11.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–95°F (18°C–35°C); frost-sensitive

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil.
2.Dig a hole twice as wide and equal in depth to the net pot.
3.Insert the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Refill with soil and press gently around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch to conserve soil moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Citrus decumana (also known as Citrus maxima)
2.Common names: Pomelo, Chakotra, Shaddock
3.Hindi: चकोतरा (Chakotra)
4.Tamil: பம்பிளிமாசு (Pampili Māsu)
5.Telugu: బొడ్డపండు (Boddapandu)
6.Kannada: ಚಕೊತ್ರಾ (Chakotrā)
7.Marathi: चकोत्रा (Chakotrā)
8.Malayalam: ചകോട (Chakōṭa)