Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Hybrid origin, Asia
Types
etrog
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
Common Name
Citron
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
In Hindi
नीबू
Ponderosa Lemon
In German
Zitrone
Ponderosa Zitrone
In French
Citron
Citron Ponderosa
In Spanish
Cidra
Ponderosa Lemon
In Greek
Κίτρο
Ponderosa Lemon
In Portuguese
cidra
Ponderosa Lemon
In Polish
Cytryna
Ponderosa Lemon
In Latin
Chron
Ponderosa Lemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Citron and Ponderosa Lemon
Season and care of Citron and Ponderosa Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Ponderosa Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Citron and Ponderosa Lemon Physical Information
Citron and Ponderosa Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Ponderosa Lemon are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Citron and Ponderosa Lemon
Care of Citron and Ponderosa Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron 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 Citron 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.