Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a 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
Acidic, 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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Ponderosa Lemon
candlenut पेड़
In German
Ponderosa Zitrone
Candlenut Baum
In French
Citron Ponderosa
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Ponderosa Lemon
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Ponderosa Lemon
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Ponderosa Lemon
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Ponderosa Lemon
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Ponderosa Lemon
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Not Available
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Rutaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Citreae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Candlenut
Season and care of Ponderosa Lemon and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Ponderosa Lemon and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ponderosa Lemon and Candlenut Physical Information
Ponderosa Lemon and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Ponderosa Lemon and Candlenut are as follows:
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Candlenut
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ponderosa Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Ponderosa Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.