Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin, Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Leafminer
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
Gardenia
In Hindi
Ponderosa Lemon
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Ponderosa Zitrone
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
Citron Ponderosa
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
Ponderosa Lemon
Gardenia enana
In Greek
Ponderosa Lemon
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
Ponderosa Lemon
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Ponderosa Lemon
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
Ponderosa Lemon
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Rubiales
Family
Rutaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Cinchonoideae
Season and Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Ponderosa Lemon and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Ponderosa Lemon and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Ponderosa Lemon and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Ponderosa Lemon and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ponderosa Lemon and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ponderosa Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Gardenia pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Dwarf Gardenia needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.