How to plant a pomegranate tree at home
This article provides a brief introduction to the small experiences of planting and caring for a pomegranate tree at home, including detailed methods for pomegranate tree care. Let's take a look together.
Pomegranate trees are one of the few fruit trees that can be planted at home. They can both bloom and bear fruit, and can also be kept as ornamental plants indoors because their flowers and fruits are both orange-red in color, which is bright and festive. Therefore, they are also associated with the auspicious meanings of many children and blessings.
If you plant a pomegranate tree well, you can enjoy both flowers and pomegranates at home! The flowers are about to bloom!
I. Soil
The shape of a pomegranate tree is not as large as that of other fruit trees, so it can also be planted indoors. Medium or even small pots can be used. The soil should be loose and fertile with good drainage and aeration. humus soil is suitable, primarily using humus soil mixed with a small amount of garden soil and bone meal.
II. Water and Fertilizer
Pomegranate trees do not require too much water. It is appropriate to water them when the soil is dry, keeping the soil slightly moist. Specific watering can be divided as follows: water once every 1-2 days in summer, avoiding waterlogging; water once every 4-6 days in spring and autumn when the soil is dry and white; in winter, control the amount of water and water once a month.
III. Light
Pomegranate trees prefer environments with long hours of sunlight. Whether the light is sufficient can directly affect the brightness of the flower color and the number of flowers. If the light is insufficient to meet the growth requirements of the pomegranate tree, the leaves will easily turn yellow, and the branches will become thin, affecting flowering and thus fruiting.
How to plant a pomegranate tree at home
IV. Temperature
Pomegranate trees grow well at temperatures between 15-25°C, but they are also cold-resistant, able to withstand temperatures as low as -10°C. Therefore, they can survive the winter without problems, but it is important to ensure good ventilation.
V. Pruning
Pomegranate trees should be pruned reasonably according to their own conditions, with the main focus being on pruning the branches. Neglected pomegranate trees can easily grow many unnecessary branches, which can divert some of the nutrients needed for flowers and fruits. Therefore, for overgrown branches, as well as dry, aging, crossing, and dense branches, timely pruning is necessary.
Especially in the early stages of pomegranate tree growth, the focus should be on preserving the fruit-bearing branches, mainly doing thinning work to maintain the plant's beautiful shape and better accumulate nutrients for later flowering and fruiting.
When the branches of the pomegranate tree are loose, the pomegranate will receive more abundant light and better ventilation, which will not cause pest infestations.