Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Mediterranean
North America
Types
Punica granatum
Grass
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Deep Red, Red
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Pomegranate
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
अनार
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Granatapfel
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Grenade
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Granada
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Ρόδι
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Romã
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Granat
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
malogranatum
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Punicaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Punica
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Pomegranate and Softstem Bulrush
Wondering what are the properties of Pomegranate and Softstem Bulrush? We provide you with everything About Pomegranate and Softstem Bulrush. Pomegranate doesn't have thorns and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pomegranate and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Pomegranate and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Pomegranate and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pomegranate season is Spring and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pomegranate and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Pomegranate and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pomegranate and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Pomegranate and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Pomegranate and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pomegranate pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush pruning is done 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.