Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Tan
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafminer
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Ponderosa Lemon
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Ponderosa Zitrone
Yambohne
In French
Citron Ponderosa
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Ponderosa Lemon
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Ponderosa Lemon
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Ponderosa Lemon
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Ponderosa Lemon
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Ponderosa Lemon
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Not Available
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Ponderosa Lemon and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Ponderosa Lemon and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Ponderosa Lemon and Jicama. Ponderosa Lemon has thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Ponderosa Lemon does not have fragrant flowers. Ponderosa Lemon has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis and Oral Allergy and Jicama 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 Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Jicama
Season and care of Ponderosa Lemon and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Ponderosa Lemon and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Ponderosa Lemon and Jicama Physical Information
Ponderosa Lemon and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Ponderosa Lemon and Jicama are as follows:
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Jicama
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ponderosa Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.