Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Madagascar
Hybrid origin, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Indian Ocean Islands
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green
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
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
stem tip cuttings
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Flecking, Fluoride toxicity, Fusarium leaf spot
Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Dysmenorrhea, Hemostatic, Malaria
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used to make herbal teas
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA reflexa
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
Common Name
Pleomele, Song-of-India
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
In Hindi
Song-of-India
Ponderosa Lemon
In German
Song-of-India
Ponderosa Zitrone
In French
Song- of- Inde
Citron Ponderosa
In Spanish
Song- de - la India
Ponderosa Lemon
In Greek
Τραγούδι - του -Ινδίας
Ponderosa Lemon
In Portuguese
Canção -da-Índia
Ponderosa Lemon
In Polish
Song- of- Indie
Ponderosa Lemon
In Latin
Song of India :
Ponderosa Lemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Agavaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Song-of-India and Ponderosa Lemon
Wondering what are the properties of Song-of-India and Ponderosa Lemon? We provide you with everything About Song-of-India and Ponderosa Lemon. Song-of-India doesn't have thorns and Ponderosa Lemon doesn't have thorns. Also Song-of-India does not have fragrant flowers. Song-of-India 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 Song-of-India and Ponderosa Lemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Song-of-India and Ponderosa Lemon
Season and care of Song-of-India and Ponderosa Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Song-of-India and Ponderosa Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Song-of-India season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Song-of-India is Loam, Sand and for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Song-of-India is Acidic, Neutral and for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Song-of-India and Ponderosa Lemon Physical Information
Song-of-India and Ponderosa Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Song-of-India height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Song-of-India and Ponderosa Lemon are as follows:
Song-of-India flower color: White and Green
Song-of-India leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Song-of-India and Ponderosa Lemon
Care of Song-of-India and Ponderosa Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Song-of-India pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Ponderosa Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Song-of-India 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.