Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
11-12
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs small amount of water
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Red blotch
Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Carnegiea gigantea
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
Common Name
Saguaro
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
In Hindi
Saguaro
Ponderosa Lemon
In German
Saguaro
Ponderosa Zitrone
In French
Saguaro
Citron Ponderosa
In Spanish
Saguaro
Ponderosa Lemon
In Greek
Saguaro
Ponderosa Lemon
In Portuguese
Saguaro
Ponderosa Lemon
In Polish
Saguaro
Ponderosa Lemon
In Latin
Saguaro
Ponderosa Lemon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Citreae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Saguaro and Ponderosa Lemon
Wondering what are the properties of Saguaro and Ponderosa Lemon? We provide you with everything About Saguaro and Ponderosa Lemon. Saguaro has thorns and Ponderosa Lemon doesn't have thorns. Also Saguaro does not have fragrant flowers. Saguaro has allergic reactions like Not Available and Ponderosa Lemon has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Saguaro and Ponderosa Lemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Saguaro and Ponderosa Lemon
Season and care of Saguaro and Ponderosa Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Saguaro and Ponderosa Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saguaro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Saguaro is Loam, Sand and for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saguaro is Neutral and for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Saguaro and Ponderosa Lemon Physical Information
Saguaro and Ponderosa Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Saguaro height is 910.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Saguaro and Ponderosa Lemon are as follows:
Saguaro flower color: White and Green
Saguaro leaf color: Not Available
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Saguaro and Ponderosa Lemon
Care of Saguaro and Ponderosa Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saguaro 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 Saguaro 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.