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Pomegranate (Punica granatum) Care Guide

Care guide for Pomegranate: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

Pomegranate

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⚠️ Pomegranate is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.

Care at a glance

WaterWater roughly every 14 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-6.9).
Growthslow growth. Mature height ~6.1 m (20.0 ft).
Origin

Native to: Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Tadzhikistan.

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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.