Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Asia
Argentina, Chile
Types
Not Available
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Habitat
Lawn
Roadsides, Scrubs
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-11
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
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Brownish Red
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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
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, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
ALOYSIA triphylla
Common Name
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
In Hindi
Ponderosa Lemon
Lemon Verbena
In German
Ponderosa Zitrone
Lemon Verbena
In French
Citron Ponderosa
Aloysia
In Spanish
Ponderosa Lemon
Aloysia triphylla
In Greek
Ponderosa Lemon
Lemon Verbena
In Portuguese
Ponderosa Lemon
Aloysia triphylla
In Polish
Ponderosa Lemon
Lemon Verbena
In Latin
Ponderosa Lemon
Lemon Verbena
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Ponderosa Lemon and Lemon Verbena
Wondering what are the properties of Ponderosa Lemon and Lemon Verbena? We provide you with everything About Ponderosa Lemon and Lemon Verbena. Ponderosa Lemon has thorns and Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns. Also Ponderosa Lemon does not have fragrant flowers. Ponderosa Lemon has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis and Oral Allergy and Lemon Verbena 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 Lemon Verbena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Lemon Verbena
Season and care of Ponderosa Lemon and Lemon Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Ponderosa Lemon and Lemon Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ponderosa Lemon and Lemon Verbena Physical Information
Ponderosa Lemon and Lemon Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Ponderosa Lemon and Lemon Verbena are as follows:
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
- Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Lemon Verbena
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Lemon Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ponderosa Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon Verbena 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 Lemon Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.