Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Asia
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Lawn
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-13
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leafminer
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Ponderosa Lemon
सीताफल
In German
Ponderosa Zitrone
Zuckerapfel
In French
Citron Ponderosa
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Ponderosa Lemon
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Ponderosa Lemon
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Ponderosa Lemon
Pinha
In Polish
Ponderosa Lemon
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Ponderosa Lemon
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Magnoliales
Family
Rutaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Ponderosa Lemon and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Ponderosa Lemon and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Ponderosa Lemon and Sugar Apple. Ponderosa Lemon has thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Ponderosa Lemon does not have fragrant flowers. Ponderosa Lemon has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis and Oral Allergy and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Ponderosa Lemon and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Ponderosa Lemon and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ponderosa Lemon and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Ponderosa Lemon and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ponderosa Lemon and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Sugar Apple
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ponderosa Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Ponderosa Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.