Pomelo

Citrus maxima

Family: Rutaceae

Pet & Human Safety

People: Not researchedPets: Toxic to pets

Human edibility

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Edible parts

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Hazardous parts

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Preparation

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Hazard type

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Hazard route

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How complete this information is

The safety information on this page is partial. Where a source covers a point, it is shown; where none does, the page says so.

Toxic to pets

Carried from other citrus, not from a page for pomelo. ASPCA lists calamondin orange (Citrus mitis) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses because of essential oils and psoralens, with vomiting, diarrhea, depression and possible photosensitivity. Treat pomelo as toxic to pets; this is a cautious extension from the genus.

Look-alike warning

Could be mistaken for Plants that share its name. To tell them apart: 'Pomelo' and 'pummelo' are used for this species; some regions also say 'grapefruit' for related citrus (a distinct hybrid)..

Poison control

If someone has collapsed, cannot be woken, is having a seizure or has trouble breathing, call 911 now. For any other possible poisoning, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.

Emergency number source: U.S. federal law (47 U.S.C. § 251(e)(3)), read 2026-10-07.

Naturalist Lore

Historical Background & Breeding Lore

The history of this plant and its name, and how it was bred, where we have them.

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Care

Hardiness zones: Not checked yet
Water needs: "Water regularly until established"; container citrus when the top inch or two is dry (UF/IFAS, citrus in general)
Mature size: No source found yet.

Soil & Drainage

Pruning & Flush Rhythm

Feeding Schedule

How to prepare the soil, when and what to feed, and how and when to prune where that applies.

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