Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Shrubs
  
Origin
India, Mediterranean
  
China
  
Types
Not available
  
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
8-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Deep Red, Red
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
  
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Bright Indirect Sunlight
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
  
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Bright Indirect Sunlight
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
  
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds, Not Available
  
Bees
  
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
  
Asthma, Headache
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
  
Cold, Negativity
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
  
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
  
Gardenia
  
Common Name
Pomegranate
  
Gardenia
  
In Hindi
अनार
  
Gardenia
  
In German
Granatapfel
  
Gardenie
  
In French
Grenade
  
Gardénia
  
In Spanish
Granada
  
Gardenia
  
In Greek
Ρόδι
  
γαρδένια
  
In Portuguese
Romã
  
gardênia
  
In Polish
Granat
  
Gardenia
  
In Latin
malogranatum
  
Gardenia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Gentianales
  
Family
Punicaceae
  
Rubiaceae
  
Genus
Punica
  
Gardenia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Gardenieae
  
Subfamily
Punicoideae
  
Ixoroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Pomegranate and Gardenia
Season and care of Pomegranate and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Pomegranate and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pomegranate season is Spring and Fall and Gardenia season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Pomegranate and Gardenia Physical Information
Pomegranate and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Pomegranate and Gardenia are as follows:
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pomegranate and Gardenia
Care of Pomegranate and Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pomegranate pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Pomegranate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.