Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
India, Mediterranean
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Punica granatum
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Deep Red, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
-
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Pomegranate
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
अनार
Silver bells
In German
Granatapfel
Silver bells
In French
Grenade
Silver bells
In Spanish
Granada
Silver bells
In Greek
Ρόδι
Silver bells
In Portuguese
Romã
Silver bells
In Polish
Granat
Silver bells
In Latin
malogranatum
Silver bells
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Punicaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Properties of Pomegranate and Silver Bells
Wondering what are the properties of Pomegranate and Silver Bells? We provide you with everything About Pomegranate and Silver Bells. Pomegranate doesn't have thorns and Silver Bells 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 Silver Bells 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 Silver Bells and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pomegranate and Silver Bells
Season and care of Pomegranate and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Pomegranate and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pomegranate season is Spring and Fall and Silver Bells season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Bells is .
Pomegranate and Silver Bells Physical Information
Pomegranate and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pomegranate and Silver Bells are as follows:
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Pomegranate and Silver Bells
Care of Pomegranate and Silver Bells include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pomegranate pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.