Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Mediterranean
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
Punica granatum
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Deep Red, Red
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Pomegranate
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
अनार
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Granatapfel
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
Grenade
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
Granada
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
Ρόδι
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
Romã
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
Granat
Kleiszcze smakowite
In Latin
malogranatum
Bilwa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Punicaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Punicoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Pomegranate and Bael
Season and care of Pomegranate and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Pomegranate and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pomegranate season is Spring and Fall and Bael season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral and for Bael is Neutral.
Pomegranate and Bael Physical Information
Pomegranate and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pomegranate and Bael are as follows:
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Pomegranate and Bael
Care of Pomegranate and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pomegranate pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Pomegranate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.