Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Hybrid origin, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bushlands, Upland savannas
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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, Partial shade
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
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Container, useful as a ground cover
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia pseudocactus
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
Common Name
Tiger Tree
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
In Hindi
टाइगर ट्री
Ponderosa Lemon
In German
Tiger Tree
Ponderosa Zitrone
In French
Tiger Tree
Citron Ponderosa
In Spanish
Tiger Tree
Ponderosa Lemon
In Greek
Tiger Tree
Ponderosa Lemon
In Portuguese
Tiger Tree
Ponderosa Lemon
In Polish
Tiger Tree
Ponderosa Lemon
In Latin
tigris lignum
Ponderosa Lemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Citreae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Tiger Tree and Ponderosa Lemon
Season and care of Tiger Tree and Ponderosa Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Tree and Ponderosa Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand and for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Tiger Tree and Ponderosa Lemon Physical Information
Tiger Tree and Ponderosa Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Tiger Tree and Ponderosa Lemon are as follows:
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Tiger Tree leaf color: Not Available
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tiger Tree and Ponderosa Lemon
Care of Tiger Tree and Ponderosa Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger 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 Tiger 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.