Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Hybrid origin, Asia
Types
Reinikie, Dade, Pike, Suebelle and Golden
Climate
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Highlands
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Light Green
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
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Vegetative
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs more water during establishment, Water during dry weather
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
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
drowsiness
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-carcinogenic effects, Colon Cancer
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CASIMIROA edulis
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
Common Name
White Sapote
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
In Hindi
White Sapote
Ponderosa Lemon
In German
White Sapote
Ponderosa Zitrone
In French
Sapote blanche
Citron Ponderosa
In Spanish
White Sapote
Ponderosa Lemon
In Greek
White Sapote
Ponderosa Lemon
In Portuguese
White Sapote
Ponderosa Lemon
In Polish
White Sapote
Ponderosa Lemon
In Latin
White Sapote
Ponderosa Lemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of White Sapote and Ponderosa Lemon
Season and care of White Sapote and Ponderosa Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about White Sapote and Ponderosa Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Sapote season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Sapote is Loam, Sand and for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Sapote is Acidic, Neutral and for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
White Sapote and Ponderosa Lemon Physical Information
White Sapote and Ponderosa Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. White Sapote height is 610.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of White Sapote and Ponderosa Lemon are as follows:
White Sapote flower color: Light Green and Ivory
White Sapote leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Sapote and Ponderosa Lemon
Care of White Sapote and Ponderosa Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Sapote 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 White Sapote 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.