Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Fruit
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
Hybrid origin, Asia
Types
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
11-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Bronchitis, chest congestion, Cold, Cough, Diabetes, improved insulin resistance, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, tuberculosis
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
Common Name
Balloon Flower
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
In Hindi
Balloon flower
Ponderosa Lemon
In German
Ballonblume
Ponderosa Zitrone
In French
balloon Flower
Citron Ponderosa
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
Ponderosa Lemon
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
Ponderosa Lemon
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
Ponderosa Lemon
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
Ponderosa Lemon
In Latin
balloon flos plant
Ponderosa Lemon
Phylum
Embryophyta
Not Available
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Campanulaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Balloon Flower and Ponderosa Lemon
Season and care of Balloon Flower and Ponderosa Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and Ponderosa Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and Ponderosa Lemon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Balloon Flower and Ponderosa Lemon Physical Information
Balloon Flower and Ponderosa Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Balloon Flower and Ponderosa Lemon are as follows:
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Balloon Flower and Ponderosa Lemon
Care of Balloon Flower and Ponderosa Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Balloon Flower pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Ponderosa Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Balloon Flower 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.