Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
  
Origin
Hybrid origin, Asia
  
North America, Central America, South America
  
Types
Not Available
  
princess of the night, Honolulu queen
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Lawn
  
Desert, Semi desert
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
  
9-14
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12 - 10
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
  
Light Pink, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
  
Pink, Purple, Salmon, Violet
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Succulent
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Late Spring, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
  
Average Water Needs, Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Alkaline, 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
  
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
  
Pests and Diseases
Leafminer
  
Scale
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Semi-Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
  
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
  
Antioxidants, cholesterol-lowering, Fever, Heart problems, Itching, Menstrual Disorders, Rheumatism, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
  
Flowers, Stem
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
  
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Container
  
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
  
CEREUS
  
Common Name
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
  
Night blooming cereus
  
In Hindi
Ponderosa Lemon
  
cereus
  
In German
Ponderosa Zitrone
  
cereus
  
In French
Citron Ponderosa
  
cereus
  
In Spanish
Ponderosa Lemon
  
cereus
  
In Greek
Ponderosa Lemon
  
cereus
  
In Portuguese
Ponderosa Lemon
  
cereus
  
In Polish
Ponderosa Lemon
  
cereus
  
In Latin
Ponderosa Lemon
  
cereus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Cactaceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Selenicereus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Citreae
  
Hylocereeae
  
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
  
Cactoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Cereus
Season and care of Ponderosa Lemon and Cereus is important to know. While considering everything about Ponderosa Lemon and Cereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cereus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Cereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Cereus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Ponderosa Lemon and Cereus Physical Information
Ponderosa Lemon and Cereus physical information is very important for comparison. Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Cereus height is 250.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Ponderosa Lemon and Cereus are as follows:
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Cereus flower color: Light Pink and White
- Cereus leaf color: Light Green
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Cereus
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Cereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ponderosa Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cereus pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Cereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.