Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Hybrid origin, Asia
Types
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
11-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pink, Red
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
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Cyanide poisoning
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
Common Name
Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
In Hindi
Bānsa
Ponderosa Lemon
In German
Bambus
Ponderosa Zitrone
In French
Bambou
Citron Ponderosa
In Spanish
Bambú
Ponderosa Lemon
In Greek
μπαμπού
Ponderosa Lemon
In Portuguese
bambu
Ponderosa Lemon
In Polish
Bambus
Ponderosa Lemon
In Latin
Bamboo
Ponderosa Lemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Arthrostylidiinae, Arundinariinae, Bambusinae, Chusqueinae, Guaduinae, Melocanninae, Nastinae, Racemobambodinae, Shibataeinae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Bamboo and Ponderosa Lemon
Season and care of Bamboo and Ponderosa Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Bamboo and Ponderosa Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bamboo season is Not Available and Ponderosa Lemon season is Not Available. The type of soil for Bamboo is Loam and for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Bamboo and Ponderosa Lemon Physical Information
Bamboo and Ponderosa Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Bamboo height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bamboo and Ponderosa Lemon are as follows:
Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bamboo and Ponderosa Lemon
Care of Bamboo and Ponderosa Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves and Ponderosa Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bamboo 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.