Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Asia
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
Do Not over Water
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
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Cleanser, Repellent
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, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
Persian Lime
In Hindi
Ponderosa Lemon
Persian lime
In German
Ponderosa Zitrone
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
Citron Ponderosa
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
Ponderosa Lemon
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
Ponderosa Lemon
Persian lime
In Portuguese
Ponderosa Lemon
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
Ponderosa Lemon
Persian lime
In Latin
Ponderosa Lemon
Persian lime
Phylum
Not Available
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Persian Lime
Season and care of Ponderosa Lemon and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Ponderosa Lemon and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ponderosa Lemon and Persian Lime Physical Information
Ponderosa Lemon and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Ponderosa Lemon and Persian Lime are as follows:
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Persian Lime
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ponderosa Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.