Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not available
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Deep Red, Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Irregular
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Pomegranate
Breadfruit
In Hindi
अनार
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Granatapfel
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Grenade
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Granada
árbol del pan
In Greek
Ρόδι
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Romã
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Granat
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
malogranatum
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Punicaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Punicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pomegranate and Breadfruit
Wondering what are the properties of Pomegranate and Breadfruit? We provide you with everything About Pomegranate and Breadfruit. Pomegranate doesn't have thorns and Breadfruit doesn't have thorns. Also Pomegranate does not have fragrant flowers. Pomegranate has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling and Throat itching and Breadfruit has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pomegranate and Breadfruit and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pomegranate and Breadfruit
Season and care of Pomegranate and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Pomegranate and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pomegranate season is Spring and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pomegranate and Breadfruit Physical Information
Pomegranate and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Pomegranate and Breadfruit are as follows:
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pomegranate and Breadfruit
Care of Pomegranate and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pomegranate pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pomegranate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.