How to Grow a Mini Bonsai from Pomegranate Seeds: Planting Methods and Care Tips

Pomegranate is a fruit that everyone loves very much. It is rich in vitamin C, beating the vitamin C content in apples by far. The flesh of the pomegranate is different from other fruits: beneath the outer skin, each pomegranate seed is wrapped in flesh, and the juice is very sweet. Can the pomegranate seeds that many friends spit out after eating the pomegranate flesh be planted? How do you plant them so they grow into a mini bonsai? What are the care tips?

1. How do you plant pomegranate seeds so they grow into a mini bonsai?

Step one: because pomegranate seeds are wrapped in a layer of flesh, they cannot grow if planted like this. We generally peel the pomegranate open, put all the seeds in a container, add clean water and rub them gently until the outer film is removed, and then select the seeds. Remember, to grow a pomegranate mini bonsai, we must remove the layer of seeds floating on the water surface and keep only those that sink to the bottom, because the seeds floating on top are of poor quality and will be hard to sprout in the soil.

Step two: soak the carefully selected pomegranate seeds in a bowl. Use clean water and soak them for about one week. During this period, change the water for the pomegranate seeds every day, until the water becomes clear, and then these seeds can be used for planting.

Step three: choose a good planting container and prepare soil with good air permeability and strong looseness, then plant the pomegranate seeds in the soil. During this period, keep the potting soil moist, but of course do not let too much water accumulate. Basically, within half a month you will see the pomegranate seeds send out small tender sprouts.

Step four: wait quietly. Generally, if you want the planted pomegranate to bear fruit, it takes at least five years. The cutting method is faster than the sowing method; basically it takes only three years.

2. What are the care tips for a pomegranate bonsai?

After the pomegranate seeds sprout, if you want them to grow into a mini bonsai, you must do a good job with the later care work. No detail can be neglected.

1. Light

Pomegranate is not afraid of light. If you want it to bloom and bear fruit on schedule, you must place the bonsai in an environment with plenty of sunlight. Especially in the early stage before the pomegranate blooms, you must ensure 3-4 hours of light. Of course, if it is a hot summer with strong light, you must provide some shade treatment, mainly around noon.

2. Watering

Potted pomegranate is relatively drought-tolerant. Usually it does not need much watering, but when it reaches the vigorous growth period, its water demand increases greatly, and it must be watered frequently to ensure normal flowering and fruiting. Watering should be determined according to the season and the moisture level of the potting soil. In winter, the amount of watering can be reduced. Do not let the potting soil become excessively waterlogged, otherwise root rot will occur.

3. Fertilizing

During the vigorous growth period, pomegranate needs topdressing. Especially if you want the potted pomegranate to grow vigorously, you can fertilize once every half a month. Usually, be careful not to make the fertilizer too concentrated, otherwise root burn will occur.

Finally, if you want the potted pomegranate to grow well and have strong ornamental value, proper pruning work is very necessary. Everyone should pay attention to pruning techniques and the treatment of wounds.