Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
World/Pandemic, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa
Hybrid origin, Asia
Types
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Loamy soils
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, From bulbs
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALLIUM sativum
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
Common Name
Cultivated Garlic, Garlic
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
In Hindi
लहसुन
Ponderosa Lemon
In German
Knoblauch
Ponderosa Zitrone
In French
Ail
Citron Ponderosa
In Spanish
Ajo
Ponderosa Lemon
In Greek
σκόρδο
Ponderosa Lemon
In Portuguese
alho
Ponderosa Lemon
In Polish
czosnek
Ponderosa Lemon
In Latin
allium
Ponderosa Lemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Garlic and Ponderosa Lemon
Season and care of Garlic and Ponderosa Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Garlic and Ponderosa Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garlic season is Summer and Ponderosa Lemon season is Summer. The type of soil for Garlic is Loamy, Well drained and for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garlic is Neutral and for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Garlic and Ponderosa Lemon Physical Information
Garlic and Ponderosa Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm whereas Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Garlic and Ponderosa Lemon are as follows:
Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Garlic and Ponderosa Lemon
Care of Garlic and Ponderosa Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Ponderosa Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.