Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Deep Red, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Pomegranate
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
अनार
candlenut पेड़
In German
Granatapfel
Candlenut Baum
In French
Grenade
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Granada
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Ρόδι
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Romã
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Granat
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
malogranatum
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Myrtales
Malpighiales
Family
Punicaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Punicoideae
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Pomegranate and Candlenut
Wondering what are the properties of Pomegranate and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About Pomegranate and Candlenut. Pomegranate doesn't have thorns and Candlenut 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 Candlenut 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 Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pomegranate and Candlenut
Season and care of Pomegranate and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Pomegranate and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pomegranate season is Spring and Fall and Candlenut season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pomegranate and Candlenut Physical Information
Pomegranate and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Pomegranate and Candlenut are as follows:
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Pomegranate and Candlenut
Care of Pomegranate and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pomegranate pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Pomegranate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.