Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
India, Mediterranean
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
7*5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Blue
Deep Red, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy 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
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
Punica granatum
Common Name
White Star creeper
Pomegranate
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
अनार
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Granatapfel
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
Grenade
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
Granada
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
Ρόδι
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
Romã
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
Granat
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
malogranatum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Myrtales
Family
Campanulaceae
Punicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Punicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Pomegranate
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Pomegranate is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Pomegranate Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pomegranate season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral.
White Star Creeper and Pomegranate Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Pomegranate physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Pomegranate are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
- Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Care of White Star Creeper and Pomegranate
Care of White Star Creeper and Pomegranate include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pomegranate pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Pomegranate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.