Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Asia
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Brown Turkey Fig, Texas Everbearing Fig, Celeste Fig
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in fall, fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Leafminer
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Eye irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
anti-cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue, Laxative, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Garland, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
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, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
FICUS carica 'Black Mission'
Common Name
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
Black Mission Fig, Fig
In Hindi
Ponderosa Lemon
Black Mission Fig Tree
In German
Ponderosa Zitrone
Schwarz Mission Fig Tree
In French
Citron Ponderosa
Noir Mission Fig Tree
In Spanish
Ponderosa Lemon
Negro Misión de la Higuera
In Greek
Ponderosa Lemon
Μαύρο Αποστολή Fig Tree
In Portuguese
Ponderosa Lemon
Black Tree Fig Missão
In Polish
Ponderosa Lemon
Czarny Mission Fig Tree
In Latin
Ponderosa Lemon
Niger Mission ficum
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Black Mission Fig
Season and care of Ponderosa Lemon and Black Mission Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Ponderosa Lemon and Black Mission Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Mission Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Black Mission Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Mission Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Ponderosa Lemon and Black Mission Fig Physical Information
Ponderosa Lemon and Black Mission Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Black Mission Fig height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Ponderosa Lemon and Black Mission Fig are as follows:
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Black Mission Fig flower color: Green
- Black Mission Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Black Mission Fig
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Black Mission Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ponderosa Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Mission Fig pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ponderosa Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Mission Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.