Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin, Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
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, 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
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
Ponderosa Lemon
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Ponderosa Zitrone
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Citron Ponderosa
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Ponderosa Lemon
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
Ponderosa Lemon
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Ponderosa Lemon
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Ponderosa Lemon
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Ponderosa Lemon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Aurantioideae
Properties of Powder Puff Tree and Ponderosa Lemon
Wondering what are the properties of Powder Puff Tree and Ponderosa Lemon? We provide you with everything About Powder Puff Tree and Ponderosa Lemon. Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns and Ponderosa Lemon doesn't have thorns. Also Powder Puff Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Powder Puff Tree has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Ponderosa Lemon has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Powder Puff Tree and Ponderosa Lemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Ponderosa Lemon
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Ponderosa Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Ponderosa Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Powder Puff Tree and Ponderosa Lemon Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Ponderosa Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Ponderosa Lemon are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Ponderosa Lemon
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Ponderosa Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ponderosa Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ponderosa Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.