Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Fruit
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
India, Mediterranean
  
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
  
Types
Not available
  
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
Cultivated Beds
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12*1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
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
  
Oval/Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Deep Red, Red
  
Yellow, Sandy Brown
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Green, Purple, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
  
Lance shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
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 all suckers, Remove wet foliage
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
  
Fungal Diseases
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds, Not Available
  
Birds, Flea beetles
  
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
  
Arthritis, Inflammation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
  
Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
  
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
  
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 for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
  
PHYSALIS philadelphica
  
Common Name
Pomegranate
  
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
  
In Hindi
अनार
  
Tomatillos
  
In German
Granatapfel
  
Tomatillos
  
In French
Grenade
  
Tomatilles
  
In Spanish
Granada
  
Tomatillos
  
In Greek
Ρόδι
  
Tomatillos
  
In Portuguese
Romã
  
Tomatillos
  
In Polish
Granat
  
Tomatillos
  
In Latin
malogranatum
  
Tomatillos
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Solanales
  
Family
Punicaceae
  
Solanaceae
  
Genus
Punica
  
Physalis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Physaleae
  
Subfamily
Punicoideae
  
Solanoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Pomegranate and Tomatillo
Season and care of Pomegranate and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Pomegranate and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pomegranate season is Spring and Fall and Tomatillo season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Pomegranate and Tomatillo Physical Information
Pomegranate and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pomegranate and Tomatillo are as follows:
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Pomegranate and Tomatillo
Care of Pomegranate and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pomegranate pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Pomegranate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.