Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Spurge
Fruit
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Madagascar, South Africa
India, Mediterranean
Types
Jatropha bullockii, Jatropha cinerea, Jatropha excisa
Punica granatum
Habitat
Pastures, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Pink
Deep Red, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Lime Green, Yellow, Green, Ivory
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
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Dry, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects, Hoverflies
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Eye irritation
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Removes pimples, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Suppresses or replaces native plants, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, epilepsy, Fever, Skin irritation, Skin Redness
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used as fuel, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used in biomass
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
JATROPHA
Punica granatum
Common Name
Barbados nut, purging nut, physic nut, or JCL
Pomegranate
In German
Purgiernuß
Granatapfel
In French
purghère
Grenade
In Spanish
frailejón
Granada
In Portuguese
galamaluco
Romã
In Latin
Jatropha
malogranatum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Myrtales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Punicaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Punicoideae
Season and Care of Jatropha and Pomegranate
Season and care of Jatropha and Pomegranate is important to know. While considering everything about Jatropha and Pomegranate Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jatropha season is All year and Pomegranate season is All year. The type of soil for Jatropha is Dry, Sand and for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jatropha is Slightly Alkaline and for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral.
Jatropha and Pomegranate Physical Information
Jatropha and Pomegranate physical information is very important for comparison. Jatropha height is 200.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Jatropha and Pomegranate are as follows:
Jatropha flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple and Pink
Jatropha leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
- Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Care of Jatropha and Pomegranate
Care of Jatropha and Pomegranate include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jatropha pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Pomegranate pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jatropha needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Pomegranate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.