Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, India, Nepal
Hybrid origin, Asia
Types
Pleione chunii , Pleione limprichtii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hilly upland habitat, Wooded hillsides
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
11-12
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
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs very little water
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SIGMATOSTALIX amazonica
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
Common Name
Amazon Sigmatostalix Orchid, Miniature Orchid
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
In Hindi
miniature orchid
Ponderosa Lemon
In German
miniature orchid
Ponderosa Zitrone
In French
Pleione
Citron Ponderosa
In Spanish
Pleione
Ponderosa Lemon
In Greek
Pleione
Ponderosa Lemon
In Portuguese
miniature orchid
Ponderosa Lemon
In Polish
miniature orchid
Ponderosa Lemon
In Latin
miniature orchid
Ponderosa Lemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Orchidaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Coelogyneae
Citreae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Miniature Orchid and Ponderosa Lemon
Season and care of Miniature Orchid and Ponderosa Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Miniature Orchid and Ponderosa Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Miniature Orchid season is Spring and Winter and Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Miniature Orchid and Ponderosa Lemon Physical Information
Miniature Orchid and Ponderosa Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Miniature Orchid height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Miniature Orchid and Ponderosa Lemon are as follows:
Miniature Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Yellow green and Brown
Miniature Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Miniature Orchid and Ponderosa Lemon
Care of Miniature Orchid and Ponderosa Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Miniature Orchid pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Miniature Orchid 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.