Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Asia
Western United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
Lawn
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
Not Available
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
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oval
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Leafminer
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Not Available
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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In Hindi
Ponderosa Lemon
Dudleya
In German
Ponderosa Zitrone
Dudleya
In French
Citron Ponderosa
Dudleya
In Spanish
Ponderosa Lemon
dudleya
In Greek
Ponderosa Lemon
Dudleya
In Portuguese
Ponderosa Lemon
Dudleya
In Polish
Ponderosa Lemon
Dudleya
In Latin
Ponderosa Lemon
Dudley
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Saxifragales
Family
Rutaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Dudleya
Season and care of Ponderosa Lemon and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Ponderosa Lemon and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Ponderosa Lemon and Dudleya Physical Information
Ponderosa Lemon and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Ponderosa Lemon and Dudleya are as follows:
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Dudleya
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ponderosa Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dudleya pruning is done 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 Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.