Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Central America, South America
  
Hybrid origin, Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates
  
Lawn
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
11-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow
  
White, Red, Purple
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Yellow, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Dry root rot, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
  
Leafminer
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Oral Allergy
  
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Bonsai
  
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for the Scalp, Natural Sunscreen, Promotes healthy skin, Removes dandruff
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
  
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
  
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
PERSEA americana 'Reed'( Guatemalan Strain)
  
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
  
Common Name
Avocado, Guatemalan Avocado
  
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
  
In Hindi
एवोकाडो
  
Ponderosa Lemon
  
In German
Avocado
  
Ponderosa Zitrone
  
In French
Avocat
  
Citron Ponderosa
  
In Spanish
Aguacate
  
Ponderosa Lemon
  
In Greek
Αβοκάντο
  
Ponderosa Lemon
  
In Portuguese
Abacate
  
Ponderosa Lemon
  
In Polish
Awokado
  
Ponderosa Lemon
  
In Latin
Avocado
  
Ponderosa Lemon
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Laurales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Lauraceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Persea
  
Citrus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Citreae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Aurantioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Avocado and Ponderosa Lemon
Season and care of Avocado and Ponderosa Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Avocado and Ponderosa Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Avocado season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Avocado and Ponderosa Lemon Physical Information
Avocado and Ponderosa Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Avocado height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Avocado and Ponderosa Lemon are as follows:
Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Avocado and Ponderosa Lemon
Care of Avocado and Ponderosa Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Avocado pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ponderosa Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ponderosa Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.