Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
India, Mediterranean
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Not available
Habitat
agricultural areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Ivory
Deep Red, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CITRUS
Punica granatum
Common Name
Citrus
Pomegranate
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Granatapfel
In Spanish
Citrus
Granada
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
Romã
In Latin
citrus
malogranatum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Rutaceae
Punicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Punicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Citrus and Pomegranate
Season and care of Citrus and Pomegranate is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Pomegranate Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pomegranate season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral.
Citrus and Pomegranate Physical Information
Citrus and Pomegranate physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm whereas Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Citrus and Pomegranate are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
- Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Care of Citrus and Pomegranate
Care of Citrus and Pomegranate include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pomegranate pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pomegranate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
