How to Make a Miniature Potted Moonflower Pomegranate
The moonflower pomegranate is favored by horticulture enthusiasts for its characteristic of blooming in all seasons and having a long fruit viewing period. This plant, which combines ornamental and edible value, can continuously produce flowers and fruit on the balcony throughout the year with scientific potting. Mastering the three core stages of seeding, transplanting, and maintenance can easily create a miniature landscape potted plant.
Complete Analysis of Moonflower Pomegranate Seeding Process
1. Tips for Choosing the Seeding Time
The moonflower pomegranate has super adaptability, with a seeding window in spring, summer, and autumn. The best temperature range is controlled between 18-25°C. It is recommended to seed from April to June in the northern regions, and in the south, it can be extended to September. Low temperatures will delay germination, and shading measures should be taken if the temperature exceeds 30°C.
2. Seed Treatment and Seeding Tricks
Pre-treatment of the seed coat is the key to success: ① Soak in warm water for 24 hours (water temperature 38°C ± 2°C) ② Change water daily to keep it clean. The seeding substrate is prepared according to peat: perlite = 3:1, and the thickness of the soil covering does not exceed 0.5 cm. Maintain the substrate moisture at 60%-70%, and using a black seedling bag can increase the germination rate to 90%.
Core Technology for Transplanting Moonflower Pomegranate
Transplant when the seedlings are 15 cm tall: ① Choose a breathable ceramic pot with a diameter of 20-25 cm ② The soil formula is garden soil: decayed leaf soil: bone meal = 6:3:1 ③ Transplant with soil to avoid root damage. Immediately pinch the top after transplanting, leaving 3-4 pairs of true leaves to promote 4-6 lateral branches and form a compact plant shape.
Annual Maintenance Tips for Moonflower Pomegranate
Light management: An average of 6 hours of direct sunlight per day is ideal, and extend to 8 hours in winter. Water and fertilizer control: Apply a phosphorus-potassium liquid fertilizer (N-P-K=5-10-10) every 10 days during the growing period, and add 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate foliar fertilizer during the flowering period. Overwintering protection: Move indoors before -5°C in the north, maintaining a day-night temperature difference of less than 15°C. With meticulous management, a 3-year-old plant can simultaneously have 80-100 flowers and a single fruit weight of up to 200g.
Mastering the complete technical system from seeding to shaping of the moonflower pomegranate, combined with regular pruning and shaping, can make the potted plant bloom every month and bear fruit every season. It is recommended for beginners to start with spring seeding and gradually experience the fun of cultivating flowers and fruits.