Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Africa
Hybrid origin, Asia
Types
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Spider Mites
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA fragrans
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
Common Name
Corn Plant, Dracaena
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
In Hindi
Dracaena
Ponderosa Lemon
In German
Dracaena
Ponderosa Zitrone
In French
Dracaena
Citron Ponderosa
In Spanish
Árbol de serpiente
Ponderosa Lemon
In Greek
Δράκαινα
Ponderosa Lemon
In Portuguese
Dracaena
Ponderosa Lemon
In Polish
Dracena
Ponderosa Lemon
In Latin
Dracaena
Ponderosa Lemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Agavaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Dracaena and Ponderosa Lemon
Season and care of Dracaena and Ponderosa Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena and Ponderosa Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena is Loam, Sand and for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dracaena is Neutral and for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Dracaena and Ponderosa Lemon Physical Information
Dracaena and Ponderosa Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Dracaena and Ponderosa Lemon are as follows:
Dracaena flower color: White
Dracaena leaf color: Green
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dracaena and Ponderosa Lemon
Care of Dracaena and Ponderosa Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena 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 Dracaena 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.