Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin, Asia
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn
Prairies, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafminer
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
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
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
PHLOX paniculata
Common Name
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
In Hindi
Ponderosa Lemon
Fall Phlox
In German
Ponderosa Zitrone
fall phlox
In French
Citron Ponderosa
Fall Phlox
In Spanish
Ponderosa Lemon
Fall Phlox
In Greek
Ponderosa Lemon
Fall Phlox
In Portuguese
Ponderosa Lemon
Fall Phlox
In Polish
Ponderosa Lemon
Fall Phlox
In Latin
Ponderosa Lemon
Phlox cadent
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Fall Phlox
Season and care of Ponderosa Lemon and Fall Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Ponderosa Lemon and Fall Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fall Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ponderosa Lemon and Fall Phlox Physical Information
Ponderosa Lemon and Fall Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Ponderosa Lemon and Fall Phlox are as follows:
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Fall Phlox
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Fall Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ponderosa Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fall Phlox pruning is done 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 Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.