Bonsai trees

The Pomegranate bonsai



Published: 02/28/2007

Latin name


Punica Granatum

Common name


Pomegranate

Description


This tree's origin is Asia and the Mediterranean Sea region. People keep this tree for flowers and fuits purposes too. The tree come into flower during the Summer periods; Flowers are scarlet, fruits are rounded and yelow. The Pomegranate tree has black seeds and fruits which can be eaten.

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Type


Indoor

Maintenance


Light: perfers bright, sunny position.

Temperature and exposure


Place the tree at a shiny and cold place during the Autumn. The temperature must be higher than 8 °C. Return it to it's place as the Spring comes.

Pruning and forming


Long sprouts should be cut and wiring is recommended for young trees only (2-3 years old specimens). The wire should be used for 4 months, not longer.

Soil and replanting


Use soil from 4 parts of argillaceous rock, 4 parts of peat, 2 parts of sand or granulate clay. Replant the bonsai each 3 years.

Watering and fertilization


The soild should be dampy from Spring to autumn. Fertilize every week from Spring to Autumn.

Reproduction


Yearly by seeds.

Styles


The tree iIs suitible for all styles except upstanding and broom.

Pictures



Pomegranate; Punica Granatum bonsai seed


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