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