Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
South America, Brazil
Hybrid origin, Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Blue Violet
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SINNINGIA speciosa
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
Common Name
Sinningia, Gloxinia
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
In Hindi
Sinningia
Ponderosa Lemon
In German
Sinningia
Ponderosa Zitrone
In French
Sinningia
Citron Ponderosa
In Spanish
Sinningia
Ponderosa Lemon
In Greek
Sinningia
Ponderosa Lemon
In Portuguese
Sinningia
Ponderosa Lemon
In Polish
Sinningia
Ponderosa Lemon
In Latin
Sinningia
Ponderosa Lemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Gesnariaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Sinningia and Ponderosa Lemon
Season and care of Sinningia and Ponderosa Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Sinningia and Ponderosa Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sinningia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sinningia is Loam, Sand and for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral and for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Sinningia and Ponderosa Lemon Physical Information
Sinningia and Ponderosa Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sinningia and Ponderosa Lemon are as follows:
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sinningia and Ponderosa Lemon
Care of Sinningia and Ponderosa Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Ponderosa Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sinningia 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.