Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Asia
Australia
Types
Not Available
Walsch River Palm
King Palm
Myola King Palm
Purple Crown Shaft King Palm
Peach River Palm
Habitat
Lawn
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
White, Yellow, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafminer
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Street Trees, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
ARCHONTOPHOENIX alexandrae
Common Name
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
Alex Palm, Alexandra Palm, Princess Alexandra Palm
In Hindi
Ponderosa Lemon
Alexandra palm
In German
Ponderosa Zitrone
Alexandra palm
In French
Citron Ponderosa
Alexandra palme
In Spanish
Ponderosa Lemon
Alexandra palma
In Greek
Ponderosa Lemon
Αλεξάνδρα παλάμη
In Portuguese
Ponderosa Lemon
Alexandra palma
In Polish
Ponderosa Lemon
Alexandra dłoni
In Latin
Ponderosa Lemon
Alexandra palma
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Rutaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Citrus
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Ponderosa Lemon and Alexandra Palm
Wondering what are the properties of Ponderosa Lemon and Alexandra Palm? We provide you with everything About Ponderosa Lemon and Alexandra Palm. Ponderosa Lemon has thorns and Alexandra Palm doesn't have thorns. Also Ponderosa Lemon does not have fragrant flowers. Ponderosa Lemon has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis and Oral Allergy and Alexandra Palm has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis and Oral Allergy. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ponderosa Lemon and Alexandra Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Alexandra Palm
Season and care of Ponderosa Lemon and Alexandra Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Ponderosa Lemon and Alexandra Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alexandra Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Alexandra Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Alexandra Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Ponderosa Lemon and Alexandra Palm Physical Information
Ponderosa Lemon and Alexandra Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Alexandra Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Ponderosa Lemon and Alexandra Palm are as follows:
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Alexandra Palm flower color: White, Yellow and Lavender
- Alexandra Palm leaf color: Green and Silver
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Alexandra Palm
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Alexandra Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ponderosa Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alexandra Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Ponderosa Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alexandra Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.