Pomegranate

Sorrel

About Pomegranate and Sorrel

Pomegranate

Sorrel

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

India, Mediterranean

South America, Argentina, Brazil

Types

Punica granatum

Oxalis acetosella Oxalis adenophylla Oxalis albicans Oxalis alpina

Number of Varieties

14-

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Deep, Hardwood forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-87-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-6

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Deep Red, Red

Pink, Light Pink, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light 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

Shape

Leaf Shape

oblong or obovate

Obcordate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings

Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially

Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Flowers

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree

Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Punica granatum

OXALIS articulata

Common Name

Pomegranate

Sorrel, Wood Sorrel

In Hindi

अनार

sorrel

In German

Granatapfel

Sauerampfer

In French

Grenade

oseille

In Spanish

Granada

alazán

In Greek

Ρόδι

οξαλίδα

In Portuguese

Romã

alazão

In Polish

Granat

szczaw

In Latin

malogranatum

varii,

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Oxalidales

Family

Punicaceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Punica

Oxalis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Punicoideae

Number of Species

760900

1 27800

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Properties of Pomegranate and Sorrel

Wondering what are the properties of Pomegranate and Sorrel? We provide you with everything About Pomegranate and Sorrel. Pomegranate doesn't have thorns and Sorrel 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 Sorrel 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 Sorrel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pomegranate and Sorrel

Season and care of Pomegranate and Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Pomegranate and Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pomegranate season is Spring and Fall and Sorrel season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sorrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral and for Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.

Pomegranate and Sorrel Physical Information

Pomegranate and Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pomegranate and Sorrel are as follows:

Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Pomegranate and Sorrel

Care of Pomegranate and Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pomegranate pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sorrel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, 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 Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.