Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit, Perennial, Tree
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia
  
Hybrid origin, Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas
  
Lawn
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
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
Spreading
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
  
White, Red, Purple
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Dark Brown, Green
  
Yellow, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Red
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Dry soil
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
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
Not Available
  
Leafminer
  
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
  
Drought
  
Flowers
No
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Bonsai
  
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Minerals, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
  
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
  
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food
  
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit Tree
  
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Terminalia catappa
  
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
  
Common Name
Bengal almond, country almond, false kamani, Indian almond, Malabar almond, sea almond, tropical almond
  
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
  
In Hindi
जंगली बादाम
  
Ponderosa Lemon
  
In German
Katappenbaum, Seemandelbaum, Indische Mandel
  
Ponderosa Zitrone
  
In French
Badamier
  
Citron Ponderosa
  
In Spanish
almendro malabar, almendro de los trópicos, almendrón, falso kamani, Egombegombe
  
Ponderosa Lemon
  
In Greek
Ινδικό αμύγδαλο
  
Ponderosa Lemon
  
In Portuguese
amêndoa, amendoeira, castanheira, anoz, árvore-de-anoz, castanholeira, coração-de-nego, castanhola, sete-copas, chapéu-de-sol, guarda-sol, terminália, figueira-da-índia
  
Ponderosa Lemon
  
In Polish
Migdałecznik właściwy
  
Ponderosa Lemon
  
In Latin
inti almont
  
Ponderosa Lemon
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Combretaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Terminilia
  
Citrus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Citreae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Aurantioideae
  
Season and Care of Indian Almond and Ponderosa Lemon
Season and care of Indian Almond and Ponderosa Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Almond and Ponderosa Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Almond season is Summer and Ponderosa Lemon season is Summer. The type of soil for Indian Almond is Loam and for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Almond is Acidic, Neutral and for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Almond and Ponderosa Lemon Physical Information
Indian Almond and Ponderosa Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Almond height is 500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Almond and Ponderosa Lemon are as follows:
Indian Almond flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Indian Almond leaf color: Dark Green
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Indian Almond and Ponderosa Lemon
Care of Indian Almond and Ponderosa Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Almond pruning is done 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 Indian Almond needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ponderosa Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.