Self-pollinating potted fruit that blooms and bears fruit year after year, and can also be grown as a bonsai for ornamental enjoyment

Introduction

Potted greenery is an essential decorative element of home life. Keeping some flowers and plants at home has many benefits: it beautifies the home and lifts the mood. "Flower Sound Potted Plant Diary, Issue 1316" introduces you to a fruit that can be grown in a pot.

Today's featured plant

September is exactly the season when pomegranates hit the market in large quantities. Their taste is fresh and sweet, and they are rich in nutrients, with 1 to 2 times more vitamin C than apples and pears. Even though the price is not low, they are still very popular with consumers. Pomegranate trees are very easy to grow, so rather than spending money to buy them, it is better to grow one at home yourself.

Potted pomegranate tree

The pomegranate originated near the Mediterranean and was introduced to China during the Han Dynasty. Traditional Chinese culture regards it as an auspicious symbol, and it is cultivated throughout both the north and the south. In the north it grows as a deciduous shrub, while in the south it is evergreen year-round. Its tree form is graceful, and both its flowers and fruit are beautiful. It can be grown not only as an economic crop but also as a potted ornamental.

Easy to grow

The pomegranate is robust in nature, tolerant of cold and heat, and very easy to grow, whether in the ground or in a pot. For ground planting, choose a spot with sunlight; it is not fussy about soil, as long as nutrients are sufficient. For pot planting, a growing medium made by mixing leaf mold, garden soil and river sand is best, with an appropriate amount of decomposed organic fertilizer added to ensure a nutrient supply. Water when the soil is dry and let it dry between waterings, place it in a ventilated spot with sunlight, and it can be managed with minimal care.

Can also be grown indoors

The pomegranate tree's flowers are hermaphroditic and can self-pollinate, so even growing just one will bear fruit successfully. Its flowers are mostly red and double-petaled, and both the flowers and fruit are brightly red, beautiful and festive, with high ornamental value. The flowering period is May to June, and the fruiting period is September to October.

Pomegranate bonsai

The pomegranate is a woody plant with thick, sturdy roots that easily form an old trunk. It tolerates pruning and is easy to shape, so it can be trained as a bonsai tree for ornamental viewing, and it is an important material in the art of Chinese bonsai. Because it offers both flowers to admire and fruit to eat, it has extremely high value for money, is deeply loved by people, and is well worth having.