Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
India, Mediterranean
South America, Chile
Types
Punica granatum
Melody, King Edward potato, Kennebec
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Deep Red, Red
Blue, Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loose, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Bugs, Early/Late Blight, Insects
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Dermatitis, Diarrhea, Eczema, Nausea, Runny nose, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching, Tight chest, Urticaria, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
Bone strength, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Metabolism, Rheumatism, Weight management and satiety
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 as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
SOLANUM tuberosum
Common Name
Pomegranate
Potato, Tater, Spud, Tuber
In German
Granatapfel
Kartoffel
In French
Grenade
Pomme de terre
In Spanish
Granada
Patata
In Portuguese
Romã
Batata
In Polish
Granat
Ziemniak
In Latin
malogranatum
SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Punicaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Pomegranate and Potato
Season and care of Pomegranate and Potato is important to know. While considering everything about Pomegranate and Potato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pomegranate season is Spring and Fall and Potato season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Potato is Loose, Well drained while the PH of soil for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral and for Potato is Acidic.
Pomegranate and Potato Physical Information
Pomegranate and Potato physical information is very important for comparison. Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Potato height is 91.44 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Pomegranate and Potato are as follows:
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Potato flower color: Blue, Purple, Red and White
- Potato leaf color: Green
Care of Pomegranate and Potato
Care of Pomegranate and Potato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pomegranate pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Potato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Pomegranate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Potato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.