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Proper care of indoor pomegranate at home. Growing an exotic plant at home: indoor pomegranate

Growing exotic fruit trees and shrubs in a house or apartment is becoming increasingly popular due to the large number of varieties ornamental crops. The pomegranate is no exception.

Decorative pomegranate can be grown independently. The main thing is to provide proper care

By providing him with proper care at home, you can grow not only an ornamental, but also an annual fruit-bearing plant. Not all decorative varieties of pomegranate can bear fruit, so choose a variety based on your needs.

Benefits of growing pomegranate

Indoor pomegranate is almost no different from the shrub that is grown in the garden. The only difference concerns the size of the plant. Ornamental shrubs are several times smaller.

The popularity of growing such a crop is caused by the external features of the pomegranate. It easily fits into the interior of any home. Its wide crown with numerous branches covered with thorns, dense landscaping and beautiful bright red flowers and fruits attract the eye.

Pomegranate fruits are round, massive, bright burgundy in color, hanging from the beautiful thin branches of the shrub. They are not only beautiful, but also useful: they contain a large amount of vitamins and minerals.

The use of small grains in a soft juicy shell helps to strengthen the immune system, and the systematic use pomegranate juice is the prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Pomegranate is a useful product with a rich composition

Indoor varieties

For growing in an apartment, it is advisable to choose dwarf varieties, but you can also use ordinary shrubs from the garden. The only drawback of the garden bush is its size. Most of these pomegranates have a powerful spreading crown, and the height reaches 4–5 m. Garden pomegranates do not show parental characteristics when grown at home, which once again speaks in favor of choosing a dwarf variety.

For growing at home, such decorative pomegranates are suitable:

1. Nana.
2. Baby.
3. Ruby.
4. Uzbekistan.

Each variety of indoor shrub has distinctive features and features for caring for pomegranate at home. If you want to plant a small pomegranate that can be placed on the windowsill, the Baby variety is best.

The height of such a shrub does not exceed 50 cm. It produces up to 3 kg of light brown fruits per season. If the desire of the gardener is to grow an exact copy of the garden pomegranate, then it is better for him to plant the Nana variety. It rarely grows more than 1 m in height and produces up to 4 kg of large burgundy fruits.

The tallest variety of decorative pomegranates that can be grown at home is Uzbekistan. This plant is more like garden forms. It grows up to 2 m in height and produces fruits the size of a large apple.

Flowering and fruiting

Growing at home will not bring rich harvests, so ornamental non-fruiting varieties are often chosen. Flowering occurs in spring and lasts until August, which is especially important for the interior. In winter, the shrub does not shed its foliage.

Pomegranate is a bisexual plant, it produces two types of flowers.

Females are elongated and oblong, and males are bell-shaped with short pistils, most of them. Small flowers fall quickly, and small thin-skinned fruits up to 4–5 cm in diameter grow from large ones by autumn.

They most often appear light orange and turn brown or burgundy as they mature. A home-grown pomegranate produces up to 5 kg of tasty fruits, the size of which differs from those given by garden shrubs.

In the process of ripening, pomegranate flowers turn burgundy

Growing from cuttings

Propagation by cuttings can be carried out 2 times a year. It is most effective to use semi-lignified summer cuttings or completely lignified material obtained at the end of winter for this. Rooting is best obtained with summer material, because during this period, flowers may already form on it.

Cutting process:

1. Leave 4 internodes on each cutting and treat the cut points with a root formation stimulator.
2. Prepare the soil for rooting (moist substrate of peat and sand).
3. Bury cuttings in the ground to a depth of 2-3 buds, set it at an angle.
4. Cover the container with the cuttings with polyethylene and place in a warm, well-lit place.

Successful rooting will occur at a soil temperature of 23 to 26 ° C. It is important to monitor the constant moisture of the soil: it should not dry out, but excess moisture can lead to rotting of the cutting, so polyethylene must be systematically removed from the container, ventilating it.

Rooting a cutting is a lengthy process, it will take from 30 to 50 days. As soon as new buds appear on the cutting, the polyethylene can be removed while continuing to carefully care for the plant. The shoot that took root first and has already managed to grow must be cut off by 1/3 for its branching.

Growing from seed

Growing a pomegranate from a seed is a difficult and long task. For planting, only fresh seeds, previously cleaned of pulp, are suitable. Before use, planting material it is filled with water, but not completely, otherwise the seeds will lose their germination capacity and soak there for 1 day.

It is best to sow pomegranate seeds in winter. After 5-6 months, young bushes can be taken out into the street without harm. Boarding process:

1. The seeds are taken out of the water and dried.
2. Prepare a growing container. A drainage layer of small pebbles and expanded clay is laid on its bottom. It promotes good removal of excess moisture.
3. Prepare the soil. It is best to use loose nutrient soils. Such a substrate can be prepared independently by mixing river sand, humus, soddy soil, as well as an equal part of leafy soil.
4. Seeds are placed in moist soil. They can be sprinkled with a thin layer of earth or dug in 1 cm.
5. The container is covered with polyethylene and cleaned in a warm place.

After 14-16 days, the first shoots will appear. During this period, it is necessary to provide the plant with a sufficient amount of sunlight, so it is necessary to remove the polyethylene and rearrange the container closer to the window. Further care behind pomegranate sprouts is reduced to moderate watering and diving when the first 4-6 leaves appear on the plant.

Pomegranate Care

The first care difficulties can be expected in the first year of the shrub's life. Often a few months after planting, it begins to bloom. It is advised to cut off the flowers when they appear, because the young plant does not yet have the strength to ripen them. Only from the second year of cultivation, 2-3 pairs of flowering can be left.

How to care for a decorative pomegranate: proper lighting, watering, top dressing and pruning, plant transplantation.

Lighting and air temperature

The pomegranate loves the light. With its lack, the plant sheds leaves, so you should put the pot closer to the window, preferably on the south or southeast side. The most suitable areas for growing it are a loggia or balcony, where there is a lot of light and no drafts.

In summer, the plant can be taken out into the street, but you need to accustom it to direct sunlight gradually. They can leave burns on young leaves, so the bush should be shaded.

This plant is thermophilic, but it does not tolerate heat. It is not recommended to grow them in rooms where the air temperature exceeds 27 ° C. Pomegranate can be kept where the air temperature is not lower than 11 ° C. The critical mark is 6 °C. At this temperature, the plant can live no more than 1 month.

Watering and spraying pomegranate

Pomegranate loves moisture, especially it needs it during the period of flowering and formation of ovaries. Watering rules:

1. Monitor soil moisture. Drying out leads to the death of the bush. In summer, the plant is watered 2-3 times a week, and in winter - 1-2 times.
2. Use warm water for irrigation.
3. The pot must have drainage, without it it is impossible to water.
4. Spray the bush in the summer at least 1-2 times a week.

Spraying is carried out if the plant is constantly in a room where the air temperature does not fall below 20 ° C.

In winter, the pomegranate enters a state of dormancy and perfectly tolerates fresh coolness. The main thing is to keep the soil moist.

Fertilizer and transplant

Pomegranates need frequent feeding. From April to October, fertilize the plant at least 2 times a month. Various means are used for this:

• mineral compositions of complex type;
• infusion of mullein diluted with water;
• aqueous solution of chicken manure.

Indoor pomegranate can be fertilized with an aqueous solution of chicken manure

Fertilizers are applied under the root of the plant along with watering. The main thing is to follow the proportions and not exceed them, otherwise the leaves and fruits will fall off. Mullein is diluted with clean warm water in a ratio of 1:10, and chicken manure - 1:25. Many gardeners, in order to protect their plants from death, dilute fertilizers again, pouring in another ¼ of the water.

Transplantation is carried out in early spring. The transfer method is used. Transplantation is carried out annually until the plant reaches the age of 5 years. Later, the procedure is repeated once every 4-5 years. It is best to use pots that are slightly larger than the old containers in volume.

pruning

The pomegranate grows very fast. If a stalk was planted, then after 6–7 months it will outwardly resemble small tree. For its active growth and maintenance of decorative pruning is needed. Its result will later be the correct distribution of plant forces for the ripening of the crop.

Pruning allows the pomegranate to form a clear tree. It is best to leave only 4-5 trunks on the bush, shortening them to 5 internodes. Cut points should be chosen according to the location of the kidneys. Pruning is carried out over those buds that are directed from the crown of the bush.

With the first days of spring you need to spend sanitary pruning. Root shoots and dry branches are removed. Young branches are pruned only if they have already fruited, and those shoots that stand out from the crown must be pinched.

Diseases and pests

Ornamental pomegranate is rarely subject to diseases and pest attack, but cases of infection sometimes occur. The main problems faced by the gardener:

1. Spotting. It often occurs due to excessive watering. The appearance of spots is the reaction of the plant to damage to the roots. A plant transplant can correct the situation. As you shake the pomegranate roots off the ground, inspect them for rot. Damaged areas are trimmed and treated with crushed charcoal.
2. Branch Cancer. The first sign of the disease is swelling of the cortex and the appearance of cracks on it. It is very difficult to get rid of the disease: it is necessary to cut off the damaged parts of the crown and keep the plant warm.
3. Powdery mildew. Occurs due to bad conditions content. You can fight it with the preparations "Skor" or "Topaz", a weak solution of soda ash with soap. Spraying is carried out according to the instructions: exceeding the dose of fungicides can cause the death of the plant.
4. Pests are whiteflies, scale insects and aphids. It is not difficult to get rid of aphids: you need to wipe the pomegranate leaves with soapy water, and when whiteflies appear, spray the bush with infusion of garlic or onions. The latter helps not only from whiteflies, but also from scale insects. Recipe: 20 g of onion peel is poured with water, insisted for 5 days, filtered and used for its intended purpose. Specialized chemical preparations "Confidor", "Mospilan" and "Aktara" help against pests.

If you ever wanted to start a fruit-bearing tree at home that would not require special care, did not need a lot of time and, on top of everything else, bore fruit, then be sure to pay attention to indoor pomegranate. After all, it is always pleasant to enjoy the fruits of your labor, especially if this pleasure is not only spiritual, but also physical!
In this article I will tell you about this wonderful tree, its halo of habitat, I will give 5 practical tips for growing a healthy and fruitful tree and some recommendations for caring for it.

Pomegranate (from lat. Punicia) in wild nature It is mainly small trees, about 2-5 meters in height. A little less common is a shrub whose fruits are as large as those of trees, but give off sourness, which gives a special piquancy to the taste of the fruits.
Due to its unpretentiousness, the plant is distributed over a wide range of latitudes, and grows mainly on two continents: Eurasia and Africa. In various sources, there is information about the origin of the pomegranate in northern Africa, and western Asia and southern Europe, only one thing is clear for sure - this type of fruit appeared independently and quite a long time ago, and cultivation does not have a specific historical place of origin. I cannot but tell about the history of the origin of the name Pomegranate itself: from the Latin punicus is translated as Carthaginian or Punic. The Punians (now their state is called Tunisia) supplied the most delicious pomegranates to Rome. Since then, the name has stuck to the heroes of this article. Two more popular names for this fruit are also known: malum granatum and malum punicum (malum is Latin for "apple"). Indeed, the resemblance is clear. In ancient Greek culture, pomegranate occupies worthy place, personifying and symbolizing happy marriage, love, full of passion, and fertility.

Room representatives

Indoors, indoor pomegranate is cultivated more often as a shrub, the basis of which is 5-7 large trunks, with large number branches. Less commonly, trees are found, but this appearance does not contribute to the healthy growth of the plant, since the thickness of the branches and trunks is predominantly only 1-1.5 centimeters. he will shed his leaves and prepare to rest. There are thorns on the branches, during flowering they form two types of flowers. The so-called "male" and "female". Fruits are tied only in "female" flowers. It is quite simple to distinguish them: in future fruits, the shape of the flower is similar to a jug, but you can not expect berries from bell-shaped flowers. The fruits of the indoor dwarf pomegranate of the Carthage variety are quite small. For cultural garden trees fruits 15-18 centimeters in diameter are considered the norm.
In addition to useful and tasty fruits, indoor pomegranate is grown for its red, small, but numerous flowers. On average, they are 4-5 centimeters in diameter and there are a lot of them on one bush. It's nice sometimes to enjoy this view in your own apartment or house.

Varieties

At home, most suitable varieties indoor pomegranates can be considered: pomegranate Carthage dwarf and pomegranate baby,

Room pomegranate varieties Carthage

At home, it grows in the form of a tree about 80 cm high. If you buy it as a plant, pay attention to the size of the leaves, for the NANA pomegranate they are about 2 centimeters long, while for an ordinary garden pomegranate, about 3-4. Even when planted with seeds, and this most often happens, it begins to bloom and even bear fruit approximately at 6-7 years of age. The germination of seeds in this variety is 10-70%, yes, just such a large spread. The fruits of Carthage are small, 5-6 centimeters in diameter. Pomegranates are edible, you can also squeeze juice out of them, which tastes sweet and sour. Unfortunately, indoor pomegranate does not always bear fruit, there are times when it does not even bloom. If your pomegranate has not bloomed either, I suggest you graft a branch from a fruit-bearing tree to a plant grown from seeds.

Indoor pomegranate variety "Baby"

Most often grown from seeds, which are sold in packages of 5 seeds. This is a shrub, but it is already smaller in height: 30-50 cm. The leaves, however, are elongated, grow in groups on branches, and these groups are distributed evenly throughout the bush. Baby blooms already for 3-4 years with bright red flowers up to 7 cm in size, but in the first year it is usually an empty flower. The germination of this variety of pomegranate is on average more stable and amounts to 50-60%. The fruits are 3-4 cm in size. It is advisable, even if you have more than 7 fruits on a bush, to leave about 5-7 fruits for ripening.

Care

I'll tell you about the care that indoor pomegranate requires at home

Lighting

Since the plant comes from hot countries, you can guess that it needs a lot of light. IN young age protect seedlings from bright light, but gradually, with growth, accustom to the well-lit windows of your room. Although mature plant very photophilous, do not leave it in direct sunlight. If you have a balcony or terrace, take your plant there. The optimum temperature for any variety of pomegranate is considered to be 25-30 degrees above zero.

Tip 1. If you have a dacha or your own garden, then in the summer you should not keep indoor pomegranate at home, but it is better to transplant it outside. For planting, choose the western side, and the shade of garden trees. You can dig the plant right in the pot, thereby making it easier to dig it up in the fall.

Temperature

Why do we advise you to choose a well-ventilated room for keeping a pomegranate in hot weather? Because the plant at low humidity and high temperature turns on self-defense and sheds part of the foliage, growth rates are significantly slowed down.
In winter, the temperature of the content must be kept within 5-10 degrees above zero. At this temperature, indoor pomegranate sheds leaves, which will undoubtedly have a positive effect on flowering in the future. The dormant period lasts 4 months, starting in November. At this time, water young plants sparingly, about 1 time in 10 days. Together with the maturation of "punicia", watering is carried out in winter period less and less, and at the age of 4 years they are brought up to 1 time per month or even one and a half (it all depends on the size of the bush).

Tip 2. In winter, take the pomegranate to the loggia, if the temperature there is about +6 degrees above zero, the plant will harden and the pests will die, unless of course they were there.

Soil and its volume

Neutral soil is best suited for planting. Amateur flower growers most often prepare soil for pomegranate on their own, mixing humus, peat, black earth and coarse river sand in equal proportions. But if you don’t have all of the above at hand, purchase soil for roses or any other soil in the store, but most importantly with PH7. The root system grows more in diameter than in depth, so it is better to choose a pot that is wide and not very deep. Be sure to lay good drainage at the bottom, the usual and beloved expanded clay will do. Another benefit of content indoor varieties pomegranate is not picky about a large volume of soil. The size can be selected as follows: in the first year of life, a 0.5 liter pot is enough, then every year, until the age of 5, the size of the bowl is increased by 0.5 liters per year. At the age of 6 years, the varieties Carthage and Baby are considered adult plants and do not require an increase in the volume of pots and can be finally determined in 4-5 liter containers. All of the above, of course, is true for average plant sizes and needs to be adjusted in each specific case. When transplanting, try not to overdo it, but rather transship with an increase in the size of the pot, this will not damage the roots of the plant, and will only have a positive effect on growth and health.

A little about watering

Indoor pomegranate does not tolerate stagnant water in pots, now you understand why good drainage is so important. It should be watered abundantly, but the breaks should also be sufficient to dry out the top layer of soil a couple of centimeters thick.

Tip 3. An ordinary toothpick stuck next to the bush is perfect as an indicator of soil moisture.

We adjust watering depending on the time of year and periods of plant growth as follows: during sap flow - from March to May - we increase it in order to saturate the plants, during flowering, we reduce watering a little, that is, quite a bit, this will help the fruits set, then, when the appearance of "garnets" we again water a little more often, but with caution, because they may crack
Indoor pomegranate also responds positively to spraying foliage on hot days. This helps to maintain the necessary moisture on the surface of the plant.

Fertilizers and top dressing

I am often asked what to feed indoor pomegranate? It is best to carry out top dressing at intervals of 2-3 weeks, and divide it into 3 periods: in the spring we apply nitrogen fertilizers and achieve active growth, in the summer we gradually switch to phosphate fertilizers, the use of which will promote flowering, and in autumn, for the ripening of fruits and stock we feed energy for the winter with potassium compounds. We prepare fertilizers and apply them to the soil according to the instructions on the packages.

Tip 4. When applying nitrogen fertilizers, wrap the trunks of plants with polyethylene so that the solution does not fall on the plant itself, otherwise burns may appear on its surface.

Cultivation and reproduction

Indoor pomegranate can be grown in two very popular ways:

from seed

The method is very simple: after buying and unpacking a pack of seeds, soak them in a solution with a growth stimulator for 6-10 hours (thus, we increase the percentage of successful shoots). We plant them in one container to a depth of no more than 2 cm, moisten the soil and create a greenhouse. For these purposes, cling film or a cake lid is suitable. We monitor the soil moisture - you should not overmoisten it, as there is a high probability of rotting of the shoots. After the emergence of seedlings, and this happens about 2-3 weeks after planting, we water them regularly, and do not forget to ventilate the mini greenhouse once a day for 20 minutes. After the appearance of 4 main leaves, the film can be finally removed.

With the help of cuttings

This is Nai The best way obtaining from the offspring all the properties of the parent variety. For propagation by cuttings from the fruiting branch of an adult plant, "sticks" with 5-6 buds are cut. The lower 1-2 kidneys should be removed. Soak our "cuts" in the rooting stimulator for 3-5 hours, to a depth just for these 2 buds. Next, we plant the cuttings in prepared, moistened soil to a depth of 3-4 centimeters, and also create greenhouse conditions.

Beneficial features

All varieties of pomegranate are valuable raw materials in folk medicine, almost all parts, including roots, bark and partitions in fruits, are used. Eating the pomegranates themselves contributes to the normalization blood pressure and take off headache, at the same time, problems with digestion go away, appetite increases. In addition to fruits, dried and crushed tree bark is also used (as an anthelmintic or remedy for loose stools), and leaves for making tea.

plant formation

The heroes of this article quite easily endure all kinds of pruning, tying up and other kinds of "bullying". Do you understand what I'm getting at? In addition to the fact that good bonsai trees are obtained from the pomegranate tree, the root system described above also contributes to this. True, let me give a little advice, bonsai is the art of growing miniature trees from large ones, so use a garden pomegranate for this purpose.

Tip 5. In autumn, before the rest time, cut dry branches, at the same time form the necessary shape of the bush.

Diseases and pests

Unfortunately, the fruit plant has no immunity against these misfortunes, so regularly inspect the foliage, branches and trunks. If you find a scale insect, whitefly or other insects, immediately begin treatment: with a small number of individuals, you can collect them, but be sure to continue monitoring, in the case of a large population of these creatures, do not hesitate to use chemicals. If root rotting is suspected, and this can be determined by a large number of yellowed leaves, it is necessary to transplant the plant with pruning of rotting roots to healthy tissues and further drying and charcoal treatment of the cut points.

Summarizing

At the end of the article, I would like to say that, following our simple recommendations, it will not be difficult for you to grow indoor pomegranate, both from seeds and using cuttings, as well as provide it with the necessary care.

Pomegranate (Punica), also called Pomegranate, is a plant of the Derbennikov family (Lythraceae). The generic name punica in Latin indicates the area of ​​​​original growth in the Greek territories of Carthage (modern Tunisia). Russian name comes from another word granatus, which in Latin means "grainy".

Pomegranate grows in natural conditions in the form of a profusely branching woody plant. Its thin short uneven angular shoots are covered with light brown and slightly grayish bark. Small leaflets, having an opposite arrangement, are collected in several pieces in whorls. The leaves are slightly wavy and have smooth edges. The shape can vary from elliptical to lanceolate. The top of the sheet is glossy and the bottom is matte.

During the flowering period of the pomegranate, funnel-shaped scarlet flowers appear on short pedicels. Most often they are solitary, but can be collected in small inflorescences. Fruits can appear only on those flowers, the shape of which resembles a jug. Bell-shaped flowers are sterile. Pomegranate flowering in the natural environment continues all year round, the plant can simultaneously have flowers and ripe fruits.

Types, varieties of pomegranate and their photos

The Derbennikov family includes only two types of deciduous trees and small shrubs.

The most suitable for growing at home is the common pomegranate.(Punica granatum). Under natural conditions, the pomegranate tree grows in southern Europe and western Asia. It is a small tree up to 5-10 m tall, with green foliage and scarlet flowers. Fruits of spherical shape reach from 8 to 18 cm in diameter.

Breeders have bred a large number of various garden forms and varieties that differ in the taste of fruits and the degree of their abundance.

Photo. indoor pomegranate

Widespread in indoor floriculture received another form of garnet ordinary, representing natural look, is the dwarf pomegranate (Punica nana). It is small in size, no more than a meter, subject to regular pruning, it can be up to 30 cm high. small leaves may bear fruit. The fruits of indoor pomegranate do not exceed three centimeters in diameter. The seeds of this potted plant are sold in the store under common name"Dwarf pomegranate" or Punica granatum "NANA".

Important: For indoor cultivation suitable seeds of dwarf pomegranate of two varieties: "Carthage", "Baby".

Less common among flower growers are some varieties of the original species, suitable for growing at home, but larger than the dwarf species:

• « Flore Pleno"- the plant comes from Persia, has exclusively decorative function, does not bear fruit. The size of the shrub reaches a height of 3-4 m. Terry bright red flowers resemble carnations in shape;
• « Flore Pleno Alba"- similar to the previous species, but its flowers are white;
• « double flower"- another type of terry pomegranate that has multi-colored flowers, where petals of red, white, pink flowers are found simultaneously in one inflorescence, they can also be monochromatic, have stripes or specks.

IN natural environment one more - the second - plant species is known, it is the Socotrans Pomegranate (Punica protopunica). Its homeland is the island of Socotre. It is a tree or shrub with abundant branching. It can reach a height of 4.5 meters. More different small flowers, they are not red, but pink in color, smaller fruits and rounded leaves. This species was not accepted by gardeners due to the worst taste.

Pomegranate care at home

Among the huge variety of plant species for home cultivation, dwarf pomegranate is the most unpretentious exotic specimen. It perfectly takes root in pots or containers placed in the winter garden, greenhouse, or simply on the windowsill.

Reference: Dwarf pomegranate was awarded an honorary diploma of the Royal Horticultural Society of Great Britain for exceptional decorative properties.

To make it beautiful plant, whose decorative properties have received the highest appreciation and recognition, has become a real decoration of the interior, you need to know how to properly care for it.

Required lighting and temperature

Despite the fact that the grenade is not particularly picky about the conditions of detention, nevertheless, there are a number of rules that should not be violated.

The main requirement for the proper maintenance of the plant is high level illumination. In order for flowering and fruiting to be plentiful, it is best to provide the plant with direct exposure to sunlight. It feels great outdoors, so it can be transplanted into the garden.

IN room conditions it is best to place the pot on a south, west or east well-lit window. North windows should be avoided. On gloomy and cloudy days, turn on additional phyto-illumination.

The room grenade needs a high level of lighting

You can shade the young seedlings of the plant a little at noon when the sun is too bright. IN summer time you can put the flower on the balcony, where it will have enough light and air.

In the winter season, with a lack of illumination, the pomegranate may begin to partially shed its foliage. He can be helped by putting powerful phytolamps, providing at least 12 hours of daylight. Under this condition, the flowering and fruiting of the plant will continue in the winter.

Despite the fact that in the historical homeland of the pomegranate, the air temperature is usually quite high, moderate summer air heating in the range of 20-25 degrees is quite suitable for indoor species. The plant does not like hot or stuffy air and may lose leaves. At the same time, growth slows down noticeably. In this case, cool sprays or moving the pot to cooler conditions, such as a balcony, will help.

Often there is an opinion among flower growers that the flower has a pronounced dormant period, lasting from November to March. On this basis, you can find recommendations to place the pomegranate at this time of the year in a cooler place.

However, relying on practical experience it should be noted that if the flower is left in the winter at normal room temperature, there is no decrease in flowering intensity. Also, keeping warm will not have a negative impact and will not affect the formation of flower buds in any way.

Required watering and air humidity

Good conditions for keeping a pomegranate include knowledge of the rules for watering it.

• In the winter season, the flower should be watered extremely rarely, no more than once in one and a half or even two months.
• A gradual increase in watering begins in February, it should saturate the entire soil in the pot with moisture. Each subsequent watering begins after the top layer dries.
• Slightly reduce watering during flowering. This is exactly what happens in natural conditions, where the pomegranate blooms in the hottest and driest season.

Important: Both a lack and an excess of moisture can lead to a sharp loss of all buds at once by a flower.

• If the weather is hot, and the room is clearly stuffy, it is necessary to spray the indoor pomegranate with cool water. But this is not necessary if the air in the room is not very warm.
• Immediately after the end of flowering, pomegranate requires abundant watering, this will ensure the formation of a large number of flowers next year.
• If the task is to grow pomegranate fruits, then in the autumn period watering is carried out with great care. Excess moisture leads to cracking of the fruit.

Soil and fertilizer requirements for indoor pomegranate

Soil for indoor pomegranate should be loose

Despite the fact that the natural conditions for the growth of pomegranate are distinguished by the scarcity and dryness of the soil, for breeding decorative look more comfortable conditions should be provided.

To grow dwarf pomegranate, the soil must be sufficiently loose, nutritious, with rich drainage and a neutral reaction. It is not difficult to prepare a suitable mixture yourself. To do this, you can take a number of components in one part: soddy, humus, leafy soil and coarse-grained river sand. Suitable and ready ground recommended for roses as well as begonias. drainage layer formed from pebbles or expanded clay, they will help to drain excess water that may occur after too much watering.

If there is any doubt that the reaction of the earth mixture is really neutral, you can prepare the soil according to the following recipe:

Take the components in the following proportions and ratios:

1. Option

• sod land – 50%;
• leaf humus – 25 %;
• peat - 12%.
• sand - 13%.

Option 2

• sand - 50%;
• loam - 25%;
• peat - 25%.

3.Option

• clay-turf land - 100%;
• leaf land - 50%;
• humus - 50%;
• sand - 50%.

Young indoor pomegranate plants take root well in leafy and humus soil.

Young plants take root best in soddy, humus, leafy soil mixed with sand.

It is necessary to feed the plant twice a month, but not more often. IN spring time any type of nitrogen fertilizer will do. Phosphorus fertilizer is used during flowering. Gradually, as the autumn period approaches, they switch to potassium fertilizers.

Once a month will have good effect complex fertilizer. It should also be added if for a long time cloudy weather persists.

Apply fertilizer to soil that is sufficiently moist. A dry earthen ball must first be watered, while draining excess water from the pan.

In autumn, along with a decrease in temperature and a decrease in watering, they reduce the amount of top dressing. The beginning of the period that does not require top dressing begins in December.

Pruning, is it necessary to transplant the pomegranate after purchase, transplant

Pomegranate pruning begins during the formation of buds on the plant. It usually comes in February. The pot is transferred from a chilled room to a warm one and the pruning of dry branches begins, on which there are no extra shoots and foliage has not appeared.

Usually pruning has a beneficial effect on the plant. At the same time, most of the small branches that have appeared are cut off.

Branching will be stimulated by pruning over the bud of a young shoot looking outward. No more than five internodes are left on this shoot.

Important: During the formation of the pomegranate, four to six skeletal branches must be left.

Heavy pruning can weaken the plant. Trimming the pomegranate's root growth will help shape the plant into a tree shape, for example, if you want to get a bonsai. Fragile branches must be handled with care, do not break them off.

Sometimes the extra shoots that appear are cut off in summer period when the plant is growing. Pruning promotes the appearance more buds, which, as a rule, are formed only on sufficiently developed annual shoots.

Young plants need to be replanted annually. Pomegranates older than three years are transplanted only once every two or three years. The most favorable time is spring. Transplantation is carried out by the method of transshipment. Seedlings are planted in soddy soil, to which sand and drainage are added.

During each transplant, increase the size of the pot, while each subsequent diameter should exceed the previous one by 2-3 cm, but no more. Although the root system of the dwarf pomegranate is superficial, you should not choose a pot that is too wide, because. flowering is more abundant when the roots experience a little tightness.

Propagation of indoor pomegranate seeds and cuttings

Indoor pomegranate can be propagated in two ways.

Pomegranate propagation is carried out in two ways: seeds and cuttings.

To get a pomegranate from seeds, you need to take ready-made ones bought in a specialized store. In this case, flowering will come already in the year of planting, and fruiting in a year or two.

The seeds of a fresh fruit, a growing dwarf pomegranate, are also suitable. Their germination lasts up to six months. Seeds of the largest and most ripe fruits will do. They are washed from the pulp and dried. You can sow them in April, putting them in the ground no deeper than half a centimeter. Seed growth occurs quite quickly and then the strongest of the seedlings are planted in pots. When grown, they provide warmth and good watering. You can pinch several times.

Cuttings can also be taken from fruit-bearing plants. In the summer, semi-lignified shoots are taken, and in February - lignified ones. They are cut, leaving 4-6 buds on each and planted in moist soil at an angle. Each cutting is covered with a bottle or jar, left in a humid environment. Requires daily airing, spraying and watering. The cuttings are planted after 2-3 months. Flowering will come in a year or two.

Diseases and pests

Indoor pomegranate is susceptible to the scale insect pest, fitoverm is used to fight.

Dwarf pomegranate growing indoors is prone to diseases. The most common indoor pomegranate diseases are: powdery mildew, whitefly, scale insect. If there are few pests, they can be collected by hand. With significant reproduction, chemicals are used, fitoverm is suitable.

In a room that is too dry, spider mites may appear. To prevent it, spraying is necessary. The plant is treated with Actellik, temporarily covering the ground with polyethylene.

Pomegranate can hurt if watered too much. At the same time, his leaves turn yellow. In this case, it is transplanted into dry soil, rotten roots are cut off, sprinkled with crushed coal.

rest period

When breeding at home, you can often observe how a flower sheds leaves at the end of November. This happens after the ripening of its fruits. It is for this reason that many gardeners believe that there is then a dormant period when the plant needs to be kept in more chilled conditions.

As a rule, young plants that have not reached the age of three years do not need special air cooling, they do not need rest.

Growing indoor pomegranate is not particularly difficult. If you follow the basic rules of care, this delightful exotic plant will delight the eye. bright colors and even fruits.

Dwarf variety "Baby".

Pomegranate, pomegranate or pomegranate tree (from lat. Punica - granular) belongs to the Loosefly family. The West Asian countries are recognized as the birthplace of evergreen pomegranate trees. The fruit is often referred to as the pomegranate from Carthage. The unusual name is associated with the history of ancient Roman trade relations - fruits were brought to the state from the city of Carthage. The plant is characterized by significant frost resistance, high yield and useful medicinal properties. grenades in open ground can reach up to 20 feet in height. New breeding varieties, bred specifically for home cultivation, allow you to decorate an apartment or a winter garden with an exotic culture.

Several plant species are known:

• common pomegranate is the only representative of the family in the wild. The height of an adult culture is about 6 meters;
• grenade "Orange master";
• fruit "yellow pomegranate";
• pomegranate socotransky.

For home use dwarf varieties are best suited (for example, Baby or Uzbekistan), which grow on average up to 60 cm. Indoor pomegranate is unpretentious, long flowering and high yield.

For lovers of oriental art, growing a dwarf plant is a great opportunity to improve your technique in the garnet bonsai style.

Proper lighting and optimal air temperature

It is advisable to keep the pomegranate tree in the illuminated part of the house, excluding the north side. Culture needs enough sunlight and fresh air. Therefore, from early spring to late autumn, a pomegranate plant can be located on an open balcony, loggia or terrace.

The pomegranate tree is not afraid of high temperatures in summer. In winter (during hibernation), it is desirable for the plant to provide a cool microclimate - no higher than 12 degrees Celsius. If the room cannot be created suitable conditions, indoor pomegranate must not be watered for several days (until a crust forms). After drying, you need to remove the yellowed, dried leaves and place the flower pot on the windowsill.

Indoor pomegranate can completely lose its decorative effect through dry heated air and lack of lighting. The culture will stretch out a lot.

Watering Options

It is not difficult to grow pomegranates at home with your own hands. It is important to ensure proper care of the plant. It is necessary to water the indoor pomegranate after the topsoil has dried. During the period of abundant flowering, it is recommended to reduce soil moisture.

Pomegranate trees during winter dormancy do not require frequent watering. It is enough to prevent the complete drying of the earthen coma. In hot summer, indoor pomegranate, especially leaves, need to be sprayed with water every day.

Periodic pruning

Gardeners claim that the planted pomegranate will bloom only after a year. However, when creating favorable conditions - early pruning and shortening of shoots, it is possible to achieve accelerated development of the plant.

In order for the indoor pomegranate to be beautiful and of the correct shape, you need to perform the correct cleaning. First of all, it is necessary to remove internal broken and damaged branches, dry and yellowed shoots. The best time to clean up the plant is early spring.

At the second stage (at the end of summer), old bushes can be rejuvenated. It is enough to leave woody shoots. Weak processes must be removed with a deep side cut.
By using correct technique and ordinary garden shears can grow bonsai. If the owner of the plant is not concerned about the appearance of the crop, the dwarf pomegranate will take on a natural shape without intervention.

Bonsai from indoor pomegranate.

How to transplant a pomegranate

To strengthen a young seedling, it is advisable not to change the flower container and the ground for the next three years. In the future, indoor pomegranate can be transplanted annually in early spring.

Before planting young shoots, it is necessary to choose a land rich in mineral compounds. Mandatory Rule successful landing grenade - maintaining an active protective function (soil drainage). Thus, it is possible to save the culture from rotting the root system.

Effective cultivation of pomegranate at home depends on many factors:

1. Correct choice of capacity. It is initially desirable to plant a houseplant in a shallow dish with a large diameter. Dwarf pomegranate has a powerful rhizome. That's why young plant pomegranate after one year must be transplanted into a new flower pot. Grown up crops can change the land after 3 years. Potted plants do not require intervention for about five years.
2. Pomegranate at home will grow quickly and bear fruit abundantly, subject to moderate humidity and light fertile soil. The best compound for culture is a mixture of leafy soil, sand, humus and bird droppings. The last component can only be added to adult representatives of pomegranate trees (over four years old).
3. Dwarf pomegranate is cut and shaped into a low tree (about 20 cm) using part of the trunk - from root to crown. Optionally, you can leave about 5 branches to create a shrub.
4. For enhanced growth of new shoots, it is necessary to cut out all weakened branches and stems of the pomegranate tree.
5. Intense flowering adorns the grown pomegranate. But severe depletion of the plant by barren flowers can reduce the fertility of the crop. Therefore, it is better to remove all barren inflorescences.

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Features of cultivation and care in the open field

What time of year is best to plant?

The optimal time for planting a heat-loving pomegranate tree is early spring (late May - early June), when the soil warms up. With a later planting, pomegranate seedlings may not take root in a new place. As a result, the plant will die. Optimum temperature soil should be at least 12 degrees at a depth of ten centimeters.

Selection of healthy seedlings

A seedling suitable for planting has the following characteristics:

• the height is at least half a meter;
• the root system is in excellent condition, without signs of decay;
• at least four healthy side shoots;
• all signs of careful digging and sorting (no damage, broken branches);
• planting material is not infected with typical diseases and pests;
• the cut of the shoot for subsequent rooting is made in late February or early March before the tree saps. Compliance with this condition will help identify a specialist or a scammer who sells a pomegranate tree;
• a certified guarantee was provided confirming the type and variety of pomegranate. Often, under the guise of a pomegranate tree, wild representatives of the pomegranate family are sold. The fruits of the plant are not suitable for consumption.

You can ask for pomegranate seedlings from friends who have a healthy, fruiting plant. It is enough to cut off a branch from twenty-five centimeters long. For rapid growth and rooting, you can use hormonal agents or a folk method of activation - honey.

Landing place

After acquiring a plant, the question arises of how to plant a pomegranate tree. For a 100% result, you need to choose the right place:

How to plant a pomegranate tree

If a pomegranate is planted using a seedling, it is recommended:

1. Dig a hole for the plant. The optimal size of the landing hole is 60x60x60.
2. Line the bottom with dry grass, then sprinkle the collected upper layer soil (you can buy a special mixture in the store).
3. The plant is carefully removed from the container (if the seedling has a closed root system).
4. The lower part of the rhizome must be cleared of the ground so that the pomegranate can take root faster.
5. The ground in the pit is slightly leveled before planting so that the seedling does not sink too low due to precipitation. The recommended planting depth is about ten centimeters.
6. Dwarf pomegranate must be positioned so that all the shoots and buds of the plant are directed upwards. For further shelter for the winter, you can plant the plant at an angle of 45 degrees.
7. The pit is covered with clay soil with a small amount of sand.
8. The soil around the seedling can be covered with mulch or sawdust. The optimal layer of shelter is no more than ten centimeters.
9. After landing, you need to carefully water the pomegranate. It is necessary to maintain soil moisture until the first appearance of leaves.

Pomegranate dwarf can also be grown using seeds. For landing you will need:

• Prepare the seed in advance - during the day the bones are kept cool, dark place. Then it is placed in a refrigerator for a week.
• A specially prepared mixture is poured to the bottom flower pot. At the bottom of the container, you can put pieces of foam or pebbles (for example, crushed stone) for good drainage.
• Pomegranate seeds are planted to a depth of no more than one centimeter.
• The pot must be placed on a lighted windowsill.
• For the greenhouse effect, you can cover the container with plastic wrap.

The pomegranate from the seed will sprout in a few weeks. After the appearance of the sprout, you need to remove the shelter.

Growing a pomegranate tree from a seed.

Experienced flower growers often give recommendations on how to grow pomegranates using cuttings. It is advisable to choose a healthy plant no older than one year. The earth should be loose and drained. The site must be selected with stable sunlight for sufficient warming of the soil. In order for the plant to quickly take root, you need to constantly maintain a humid environment. To do this, the cuttings are covered with polyethylene and slightly shade the landing site. Direct sunlight can burn a fragile cutting under the film.

How to apply fertilizer?

Experienced gardeners recommend top dressing for plants in the first year twice - in early May and late June. The main requirement for successful growth activation is that organic mineral fertilizers cannot be used. It is better to choose ecological top dressing.

When planting, in no case should you landing pit make any chemical compounds. All types of fertilizers can damage the rhizome. Therefore, when processing, they try not to touch the roots located close to the surface.

Careful care at home for a two-year-old plant can be ensured by adding about 5 liters of humus in early spring. Fertilizer must be overripe. You need to scatter the humus next to the bush, without burying it.

Preparing for winter

For wintering, you need to make a shelter for the pomegranate tree before the onset of severe frosts. Protecting the plant from temperature changes is quite simple:

• you need to carefully bend the stem of the culture to the ground;
• crush with a heavy object;
• cover with foil or cardboard on top;
• the next layer is mulch or tops from the garden;
• re-covering with foil.

Pests, diseases and main plant problems

Regardless of the location of the pomegranate tree - in the open field or on the windowsill, the plant is attacked by many pests. The main insects affecting the culture:

• spider mite;
• whitefly;
• scab.

To preserve the crop, you need to process the plant. Sold in specialized stores effective drugs for insect control. You can also use folk remedies:

1. Aphids will help defeat spraying with tobacco infusion with 72% laundry soap.
2. For other types of pests, you can use a mixture: a decoction of onions and garlic.
3. A strong solution of soap and alcohol will help get rid of the scab. Before spraying, you need to collect all the pests.
4. The white web must be carefully collected and sprayed with water on the crop. The plant needs more moisture. After watering, you can cover the pomegranate tree with polyethylene.

Excessive watering will lead to the appearance of fungi and mold. Anyone who loves pomegranates needs to remember that the affected product should not be eaten. The plant will need to change the planting site and soil.

Pomegranate disease.

Weeds often grow around the tree. Competitors take away some of the moisture and reduce yields. Constant weeding and mulch will help to cope with pests. Mowed grass can be used as cover.

Flowering and fruiting period

Pomegranate flowers are abundant and beautiful. Inflorescences appear exclusively on strong shoots. Pomegranate blooms for a long time - from May to June. In nature, there are three types of scarlet buds:

1. Fruiting - up to five centimeters in diameter.
2. Pitcher-shaped - elongated shape with an oblong pestle.
3. Barren, as a rule, small representatives in the form of a bell. They do not produce fruit.

The flower bears fruit under favorable conditions from the age of two in mid-autumn. The fruit is round in shape, covered with a hard peel, has many seeds (more than a thousand), which are covered with edible pulp.

Fruit ripening is uneven. You need to harvest as the characteristic color appears - from dark yellow to burgundy (depending on the variety). With the advent of cold weather, all the leaves will fall off, while the pomegranate blooms for a long time. In addition, the culture continues to bear fruit depending on how the pomegranate is cared for. However, for a full harvest next year, it is desirable to provide rest time for the shrub and pick all the flowers.

The pomegranate tree can be propagated in many ways:

• get a pomegranate from a bone;
• with the help of green or lignified cuttings;
• layering;
• vaccinations;
• adnexal buds in the root system.

Gardeners and florists recognize that the best way to get a strong tree is to grow a pomegranate from seeds taken from a healthy fruit.

Dive grenade.

Propagation by cuttings is best done with planting material from a fruiting branch. If you do not comply with the condition, you can get ornamental bush. The plant will bloom profusely and for a long time, but the fruits will not appear.

One of the secrets of observant gardeners: the plant has two types of flowers. Elongated and quickly fading inflorescences are classified as male. Female - has a thick base, and gradually begins to round. As a rule, fruits appear on long branches.

Pomegranate is a self-pollinating crop. Growing a flowering and fruiting bush is not difficult. Only the fruits of a room pomegranate are not as large as those of a grown plant in the open field.

Despite the significant usefulness of the fruit, pomegranate can cause allergies in some people. The main symptoms of fetal intolerance are redness and itching of the skin, urticaria. In this case, the allergen must be excluded from the diet.

How to return decoration?

Weak and rare flowering of the plant is a sign of adverse conditions and lack of proper care. To return decorativeness, you must:

• change location;
• reduce the intensity of watering;
• observe the parameters of humidified air - not lower than 55 percent;
• introduce a new top dressing for the plant.

Planting material: what to look for

You can buy material for planting in specialized stores, garden centers, as well as on the web portal of various agricultural representative offices. Before buying, you must ensure the originality of the breeding subspecies.

For cultivation, you can choose processed seeds, seedlings and cuttings at the following cost:

1. The average price for seeds is about 16 rubles for two seeds.
2. Seedlings can be bought for 375 rubles.
3. Cuttings are sold for 50 rubles.

In addition, the assortment of stores has special kits for growing pomegranate. The kit includes directly planting material, various growth activators and fertilizers. The cost of the set is about one and a half thousand rubles.

and famous fruit plant pomegranate (Punica) can be grown indoors. True, in this case, the decorative properties of the plant during its flowering period come to the fore. For growing at home, plants of the dwarf variety Pomegranate dwarf (Punica nana), sometimes classified as a form of ordinary pomegranate like Punica granatum var. nana.

Dwarf pomegranate is the most unpretentious exotic plant for home cultivation. This perennial deciduous shrub is grown in subtropical and tropical climates in open ground, we have it as a semi-deciduous houseplant in containers and pots on the windowsill, in winter gardens, greenhouses. For exceptional decorative characteristics, the dwarf pomegranate was awarded a diploma from the Royal Horticultural Society of Great Britain.

Legends say that the pomegranate came to us from Carthage under the name "Punic apple", the wife of Zeus Hera (Juno) held it in her hands as an emblem of marriage, in Greece the fruit of the pomegranate symbolized fertility, and in ancient persia was the epitome of passionate love. The beneficial properties of pomegranate are widely appreciated.

Useful plant with ancient history and with such highly valued decorative qualities, it is worthy to become an adornment of any interior and garden. Moreover, it is quite unpretentious - in natural conditions it grows on stony and saline soils of sunny Central Asia, where it receives a minimum of moisture.

Description

The dwarf garnet was first described in 1803. Its height is no more than 60 - 120 cm, the shrub can grow up to 120 cm wide, in a pot culture it reaches no more than 90 cm. The dwarf pomegranate has small oval glossy light green leaves, no more than 3 cm long, which are located on short reddish petioles . In spring, young leaves of dwarf pomegranate are bronze in color, in summer they are green, in autumn before leaf fall they are yellow.

Cultivated varieties of dwarf pomegranate are very decorative. A small plant in the flowering period from May to September strewn with large purple flowers. Numerous tubular red or orange flowers, mostly solitary, are formed in the first year of cultivation at the ends of strong shoots. The flowers are larger than the leaves, reaching 4 cm in diameter. Most of them are sterile short columns and do not form fruits. Only from flowers with long columns can pomegranates ripen. Although indoor pomegranate is famous for its long, abundant flowering, each flower lives a little, only two or three days, new buds are formed on the plant every day. On average, there are about 3-4 ovaries per hundred flowers, the rest fall off after flowering. This is normal and you don't need to worry about it. Flowers continue to form even when young fruits are already beginning to sing. This gives the indoor pomegranate a unique charm.

The fruits of the dwarf pomegranate can be painted in various shades from orange-yellow to brown-red. They possess all useful properties pomegranate ordinary, but not so tasty, have a lot seeds and as small as the dwarf plant itself - no more than 7 cm in diameter. They ripen in a room from November to January.

More often, dwarf pomegranate is grown at home for the sake of numerous flowers, so the fruits are partially removed. After all, fruiting depletes the plant, and its flowering next year will not be so spectacular. On one plant, you can leave 1 - 2 fruits. From them you can get your own seeds for plant propagation. True, varietal qualities are not always transmitted with this method of reproduction. Once every three to four years, you can let the indoor pomegranate "endure" all the fruits and enjoy the view of the fruit-bearing dwarf pomegranate.

Varieties of indoor pomegranate

Often this potted plant and its seeds are sold under common name"Dwarf pomegranate" or Punica granatum "NANA". On sale there are seeds of dwarf pomegranate varieties "Baby" and "Carthage" for indoor cultivation. The height of plants in different varieties may vary and be either 30 or 100 cm.

Lighting

Indoor pomegranate is a photophilous plant. For its placement, any windows are suitable, except for the northern ones. At noon, indoor pomegranate is shaded from direct sunlight, especially young seedlings. In the summer, it is better to take the dwarf pomegranate to the balcony, where there is a lot of light and air. Accustom the plant to the street should be gradually and protected from direct sunlight. With the onset of autumn, the dwarf pomegranate is transferred to the room.

Temperature

Indoor pomegranate requires warmth from spring to autumn, especially during the flowering period. The plant develops well at temperatures above +20 ° C. If the temperature in the room rises above 25 degrees, then you should take the pot with indoor pomegranate to the balcony or veranda. In a hot, stuffy room, a dwarf pomegranate may begin to lose leaves, and this will cause a slowdown in its development. Helps to reduce the temperature by spraying with cool water.

For fruit ripening in autumn, the temperature is lowered to + 12-16 °C. From November to March, the plant is kept at a temperature of + 10-12 ° C, thereby providing the rest period necessary for flowering and fruiting. The minimum temperature that a dwarf garnet can withstand is 6 °C.

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The soil

Although the dwarf pomegranate in nature grows on scarce soils with little or no moisture, in culture, for better decorative effect, it needs to create more favorable conditions, in this case, rich and drained soil. For growing indoor pomegranate, the following soil mixtures with a neutral pH7 reaction can be recommended:
- sod land (50%), leaf humus (25%), peat (12%) and sand (13%);
- sand (50%), loam (25%) and peat (25%);
- clay-soddy soil (2 parts), leafy soil (1 part), humus (1 part), sand (1 part);
- for young plants: in equal parts sod, humus, leafy soil and sand.

Watering and humidity

Competent watering of the plant is important. The rules for watering a dwarf pomegranate are as follows:
- In winter, during the dormant period, the plant is watered extremely rarely, once every 1.5-2 months.
- After a dormant period in February, watering is increased. The plant is watered frequently, saturating all the soil in the pot with moisture. Watering is carried out when the top layer dries.
- During flowering, it is necessary to slightly reduce the watering of the pomegranate, because under natural conditions, the flowering period of the pomegranate falls on the hottest, driest period. However, with a lack of moisture, as well as with excess, a dwarf pomegranate can drop all the buds and leave empty branches instead of prolonged flowering.
- In hot weather and in stuffy rooms, indoor pomegranate is sprayed with cool water. In a cool room, spraying is not required.
- After flowering, the dwarf pomegranate is watered abundantly so that many flowers form on it next year.
- If your task is to grow pomegranate fruits, then watering in the fall is carried out carefully. With excessive watering, the fruits on the pomegranate crack.

top dressing

Twice a month, not more often, you need to feed indoor pomegranate. In spring, it can be any nitrogen fertilizer. During the flowering period - phosphoric, and closer to autumn - potassium. Once a month, you can apply complex fertilizer. It is better to fertilize the plant in cloudy weather. Fertilizer is applied to moist soil, that is, you must first water the plant. Be sure to drain the liquid from the pan. In autumn, top dressing is gradually reduced, watering is reduced and the temperature is reduced, thereby preparing the plant for a winter 2-3 month dormant period. It usually occurs in December after the fruits of the indoor pomegranate ripen.

rest period

After the fruits are ripe, around the end of November, the indoor pomegranate sheds its leaves. The plant begins a dormant period when it is kept at a temperature of + 10-12 ° C. This is a prerequisite for growing indoor pomegranate. Young plants under the age of 3 years do not need a dormant period, the optimum temperature for them will be + 12-16 ° C.

It is not always possible to create a rest period in a city apartment. You can lower the temperature around the plant if you move it closer to the glass on the windowsill and isolate it from the rest of the room with polyethylene. It is enough to withstand the plant in such conditions for 3-4 weeks. At the same time, you can take the room grenade into the basement.

pruning

In February, when buds begin to form on the plant, a pot of pomegranate is taken out of a cool room into a warm one and pruned dry twigs and extra shoots that are not yet covered with foliage. Pomegranate tolerates such pruning very well. Cut out most of the small branches. To stimulate branching, pruning is carried out over the outward looking bud of a young shoot, leaving no more than 5 internodes on it. When forming a pomegranate, 4-6 skeletal branches are left. You can not cut the plant too much, it can weaken it. If you cut the root growth of a pomegranate, you can form a pomegranate in the form of a tree, including in the form of a bonsai. When forming a plant, one must be careful not to break off the very fragile branches of the pomegranate. Sometimes extra shoots are cut out in the summer during the growing season of the plant. When pruning, it must be remembered that buds form only on well-developed annual shoots.

Transplant and pot for indoor pomegranate

Young plants require an annual transplant. After the indoor pomegranate reaches the age of three years, it is transplanted no more than once every two to three years, it is better suited for this spring period. Transplantation is carried out by transshipment. The soil for planting is taken turf with the addition of sand, drainage in a pot is required.

Despite the fact that the dwarf garnet has a surface root system, he does not need a very wide pot. When transplanting, you can increase the diameter of the pot by two to three centimeters, no more. Flowering indoor pomegranate will be more abundant if the roots are cramped in a pot.

Reproduction of indoor pomegranate

Reproduction by seeds

Reproduction of indoor pomegranate is possible by cuttings and seeds. For seed propagation, it is better to use seeds from specialized stores. When growing pomegranate from varietal seeds bought in a store, flowering occurs in the same year, fruiting occurs in the second or third year.

For propagation, you can also use seeds from a fresh indoor pomegranate fruit. They remain viable for up to six months. Seeds are selected from the largest and ripe fruits, washed from the pulp, dried. Sow in April under glass to a depth of 0.5 cm. The substrate of equal parts of peat and sand is moistened. Seeds germinate at a temperature of +25-27 °C, seedlings develop rapidly. In the phase of 2-3 real leaves, the strongest strong seedlings of indoor pomegranate are planted in separate pots with a diameter of 6 cm. During cultivation, the seedlings need warmth, good watering, and pinch them several times for better tillering.

Important! A pomegranate sown from the seeds of ordinary fruits bought at the market or supermarket will bloom only after 7 or more years, so this is hardly justified in a room culture. And the size of such a plant will not fit into the dimensions of the apartment.

Reproduction by cuttings

Cuttings are taken from adult fruit-bearing indoor pomegranate plants. In summer, semi-lignified shoots are used, in winter in February - lignified. Cuttings with 4-6 buds are cut, the lower part of the cutting is planted at an angle in moistened soil from river sand and peat, taken in equal parts, to a depth of about 3 cm. plastic bottle, jar or glass, kept in a humid environment, ventilated daily, sprayed if necessary, watered. Before planting, the cuttings are treated with a rooter. After 2-3 months, the cuttings are seated. Flowering occurs in the second or third year. In young plants in the first year, it is better to cut off the buds.

Diseases, pests, problems

At home, dwarf pomegranate grows less hardened, so it may be susceptible to certain diseases, such as powdery mildew.

Among the pests of indoor pomegranate are whiteflies and scale insects. With a small number of pests, they are picked off by hand, with a significant number, permitted chemicals are used, for example, Fitoverm. In a dry room, indoor pomegranate suffers from spider mite. To prevent the appearance of a pest, it is necessary to spray the plant. In the event of a problem, the plant is treated with Actellik-type preparations, covering the ground with polyethylene so that the pest does not hide there.

Sometimes, with excessive watering, indoor pomegranate leaves turn yellow. In this case, the plant needs to be transplanted into drier soil. At the same time, the rotten roots are cut off, sprinkled with crushed coal. Accordingly, the volume of the crown is reduced by trimming.

When growing indoor pomegranate, not everything depends on compliance with agrotechnical conditions. The process of caring for him should bring joy. Like any plant, dwarf pomegranate is responsive to care, so good-natured, caring people are better at growing it. The dwarf pomegranate can and should feel welcome too.