Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin, Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Light Green, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Leafminer
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
MANFREDA virginica
Common Name
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
Ponderosa Lemon
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
In German
Ponderosa Zitrone
amerikanischen Aloe
In French
Citron Ponderosa
américaine Aloe
In Spanish
Ponderosa Lemon
Americana Aloe
In Greek
Ponderosa Lemon
Αμερικανός Αλόη
In Portuguese
Ponderosa Lemon
americano Aloe
In Polish
Ponderosa Lemon
Amerykański Aloe
In Latin
Ponderosa Lemon
American Aloe
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Rutaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Ponderosa Lemon and American Aloe
Season and care of Ponderosa Lemon and American Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Ponderosa Lemon and American Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand and for American Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ponderosa Lemon and American Aloe Physical Information
Ponderosa Lemon and American Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Ponderosa Lemon and American Aloe are as follows:
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
- American Aloe leaf color: Green
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and American Aloe
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and American Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ponderosa Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ponderosa Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.