Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Hybrid origin, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
waste ground, wastelands
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
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
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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, Armyworm, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Pitch canker, Red blotch
Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Stomach burn
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PASTINACA sativa
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
Common Name
Parsnip
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
In Hindi
चुकंदर
Ponderosa Lemon
In German
Pastinake
Ponderosa Zitrone
In French
Panais
Citron Ponderosa
In Spanish
Chirivía
Ponderosa Lemon
In Greek
Είδος δαυκίου
Ponderosa Lemon
In Portuguese
cherivia
Ponderosa Lemon
In Polish
Pasternak
Ponderosa Lemon
In Latin
parsnip
Ponderosa Lemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Parsnip and Ponderosa Lemon
Season and care of Parsnip and Ponderosa Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Parsnip and Ponderosa Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parsnip season is Summer and Ponderosa Lemon season is Summer. The type of soil for Parsnip is Loam and for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Parsnip is Neutral and for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Parsnip and Ponderosa Lemon Physical Information
Parsnip and Ponderosa Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Parsnip height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Parsnip and Ponderosa Lemon are as follows:
Parsnip flower color: Yellow
Parsnip leaf color: Green
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Parsnip and Ponderosa Lemon
Care of Parsnip and Ponderosa Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Parsnip 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 Parsnip 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.