Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
India, Mediterranean
Types
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Punica granatum
Habitat
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Deep Red, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall
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
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Prune grass to maintain level, 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
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification
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
Decoration Purposes
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Punica granatum
Common Name
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
Pomegranate
In Hindi
Silver bells
अनार
In German
Silver bells
Granatapfel
In French
Silver bells
Grenade
In Spanish
Silver bells
Granada
In Greek
Silver bells
Ρόδι
In Portuguese
Silver bells
Romã
In Polish
Silver bells
Granat
In Latin
Silver bells
malogranatum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asparagaceae
Punicaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Bells and Pomegranate
Season and care of Silver Bells and Pomegranate is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Bells and Pomegranate Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Bells season is Spring and Pomegranate season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Bells is and for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Bells is and for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Bells and Pomegranate Physical Information
Silver Bells and Pomegranate physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Bells and Pomegranate are as follows:
Silver Bells flower color: White
Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
- Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Bells and Pomegranate
Care of Silver Bells and Pomegranate include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pomegranate pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pomegranate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.