Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin, Asia
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn
Forest edges
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
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Purple, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
Does not require lot of watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
CARYOTA mitis
Common Name
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
Burmese Fishtail Palm, Fishtail Palm
In Hindi
Ponderosa Lemon
Fishtail palm
In German
Ponderosa Zitrone
Fishtail palm
In French
Citron Ponderosa
Fishtail Palm
In Spanish
Ponderosa Lemon
Fishtail palma
In Greek
Ponderosa Lemon
ιχθυόφθαλμους παλάμη
In Portuguese
Ponderosa Lemon
Fishtail palma
In Polish
Ponderosa Lemon
Fishtail dłoni
In Latin
Ponderosa Lemon
fishtail palma
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Rutaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Coryphoideae
Properties of Ponderosa Lemon and Fishtail Palm
Wondering what are the properties of Ponderosa Lemon and Fishtail Palm? We provide you with everything About Ponderosa Lemon and Fishtail Palm. Ponderosa Lemon has thorns and Fishtail Palm doesn't have thorns. Also Ponderosa Lemon does not have fragrant flowers. Ponderosa Lemon has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis and Oral Allergy and Fishtail Palm has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis and Oral Allergy. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ponderosa Lemon and Fishtail Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Fishtail Palm
Season and care of Ponderosa Lemon and Fishtail Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Ponderosa Lemon and Fishtail Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fishtail Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Fishtail Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Fishtail Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Ponderosa Lemon and Fishtail Palm Physical Information
Ponderosa Lemon and Fishtail Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Fishtail Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Ponderosa Lemon and Fishtail Palm are as follows:
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Fishtail Palm flower color: Purple and Ivory
- Fishtail Palm leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Fishtail Palm
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Fishtail Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ponderosa Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fishtail Palm 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 Fishtail Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.