Pomegranate

Elephant Bush

About Pomegranate and Elephant Bush

Pomegranate

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Succulent

Origin

India, Mediterranean

Southern Africa

Types

Punica granatum

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

1430

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-810-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Deep Red, Red

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Light Yellow, Brown

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

oblong or obovate

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds

Butterflies

Allergy

Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Punica granatum

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Pomegranate

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

अनार

Elephant Bush

In German

Granatapfel

Elephant Bush

In French

Grenade

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

Granada

elefante Bush

In Greek

Ρόδι

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

Romã

elefante de Bush

In Polish

Granat

Elephant Bush

In Latin

malogranatum

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Caryophyllales

Family

Punicaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Punica

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Punicoideae

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

7601

1 27800

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Properties of Pomegranate and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Pomegranate and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Pomegranate and Elephant Bush. Pomegranate doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pomegranate and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Pomegranate and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Pomegranate and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pomegranate season is Spring and Fall and Elephant Bush season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Pomegranate and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Pomegranate and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Pomegranate and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Pomegranate and Elephant Bush

Care of Pomegranate and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pomegranate pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.