Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
India, Mediterranean
South-Eastern Asia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Deep Red, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Pomegranate
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
अनार
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Granatapfel
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Grenade
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Granada
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Ρόδι
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Romã
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Granat
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
malogranatum
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Scrophulariales
Family
Punicaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Punicoideae
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of Pomegranate and Malabar nut
Season and care of Pomegranate and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Pomegranate and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pomegranate season is Spring and Fall and Malabar nut season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pomegranate and Malabar nut Physical Information
Pomegranate and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Pomegranate and Malabar nut are as follows:
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pomegranate and Malabar nut
Care of Pomegranate and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pomegranate pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pomegranate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.