With the acceleration of the pace of life, more and more people have started to grow potted plants at home. As an ornamental and practical plant, pomegranate has gained popularity among many plant enthusiasts. The selection and maintenance of soil for potted pomegranate are the key to ensuring its healthy growth. This article will introduce the selection and maintenance techniques of soil for potted pomegranate in detail.
Soil selection for potted pomegranate1. Soil requirements
Potted pomegranate has strict requirements for soil. It should choose soil with good drainage and strong breathability. The ideal soil pH value is between 6.5-7.5, slightly acidic or neutral.
2. Soil preparation
The soil for potted pomegranate can adopt the following formula: mixing deciduous leaves soil, garden soil, coarse sand, or vermiculite in a ratio of 4:3:3. Deciduous leaves soil provides nutrients, garden soil maintains soil structure, and coarse sand or vermiculite helps with drainage and breathability.
3. Soil treatment
When preparing the soil, appropriate amount of fertilizers such as bone meal and calcium superphosphate can be added to supplement soil nutrients. To prevent soil diseases and pests, fungicides such as carbendazim and carbendazim can be used for disinfection.
Soil maintenance for potted pomegranate1. Watering
Potted pomegranate prefers a humid environment but avoids waterlogging. When watering, keep the soil moist but avoid water accumulation. In the hot summer season, the frequency of watering can be appropriately increased. In the cold winter season, the frequency of watering should be reduced.
2. Fertilization
During the growth period of potted pomegranate, apply a compound or organic fertilizer once a month. When fertilizing, pay attention to controlling the dosage to avoid excessive fertilization causing fertilizer damage. During the flowering and fruit maturation period of pomegranate, the application amount of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be appropriately increased.
3. Ventilation
Potted pomegranate prefers a well-ventilated environment. It is necessary to keep the indoor air circulation. In the hot summer season, place the potted pomegranate in a shaded outdoor area to avoid direct sunlight.
4. Pruning
During the growth of potted pomegranate, pruning should be done in time to remove diseased and weak branches, crossed branches, and maintain a beautiful tree shape. After pruning, wounds can be coated with a diluted carbendazim solution to prevent the invasion of germs.
5. Winter maintenance
In winter, when the temperature is low, potted pomegranate should be moved to a warm indoor environment for maintenance. The frequency of watering should be reduced to keep the soil slightly moist, and the room temperature should be appropriately lowered to prevent pomegranate from frost damage.
The selection and maintenance of soil for potted pomegranate are the key to ensuring its healthy growth. Choosing the right soil and carrying out scientific maintenance can make your potted pomegranate grow robustly and add a touch of vibrant color to your home life. It is hoped that this article can provide you with useful references.