Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Mediterranean
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Deep Red, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, 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
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
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
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Pomegranate
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In German
Granatapfel
süße Limone
In French
Grenade
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Granada
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Ρόδι
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Romã
doce de limão
In Polish
Granat
słodkie limonki
In Latin
malogranatum
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Punicaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Punicoideae
Citroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pomegranate and Sweet Lime
Wondering what are the properties of Pomegranate and Sweet Lime? We provide you with everything About Pomegranate and Sweet Lime. Pomegranate doesn't have thorns and Sweet Lime 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 Sweet Lime 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 Sweet Lime and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pomegranate and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Pomegranate and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Pomegranate and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pomegranate season is Spring and Fall and Sweet Lime season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Pomegranate and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Pomegranate and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Pomegranate and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Pomegranate and Sweet Lime
Care of Pomegranate and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pomegranate pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Pomegranate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.