Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
Hybrid origin, Asia
Types
phoenix canariensis hybrid, Phoenix rupicola
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Volcanic Islands
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Ivory
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Needs good drainage, Reduce watering in winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Palmetto weevil
Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Air freshner, Food for insects, Used As Food
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHOENIX canariensis
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
Common Name
Canary Island Date Palm, canary date palm, dattier des Canaries, phoenix palm, pineapple palm
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
In Hindi
Phoenix Canariensis
Ponderosa Lemon
In German
Phoenix Canariensis
Ponderosa Zitrone
In French
dattier des Canaries
Citron Ponderosa
In Spanish
palmera canaria
Ponderosa Lemon
In Greek
Phoenix Canariensis
Ponderosa Lemon
In Portuguese
Palmeira-das-canárias
Ponderosa Lemon
In Polish
Daktylowiec kanaryjski
Ponderosa Lemon
In Latin
Phoenix Canariensis
Ponderosa Lemon
Phylum
Vascular plant
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Sapindales
Family
Arecaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Phoenix Canariensis and Ponderosa Lemon
Season and care of Phoenix Canariensis and Ponderosa Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Phoenix Canariensis and Ponderosa Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phoenix Canariensis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Phoenix Canariensis is Loam, Sand and for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phoenix Canariensis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Phoenix Canariensis and Ponderosa Lemon Physical Information
Phoenix Canariensis and Ponderosa Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Phoenix Canariensis height is 152.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Phoenix Canariensis and Ponderosa Lemon are as follows:
Phoenix Canariensis flower color: Yellow and Ivory
Phoenix Canariensis leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Phoenix Canariensis and Ponderosa Lemon
Care of Phoenix Canariensis and Ponderosa Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phoenix Canariensis 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 Phoenix Canariensis 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.