Perennial / Desiduous Trees / Pomegranate Fruit Tree - Punica Granatum
 
 
  •   Plant name - Pomegranate
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  •   Common name - Pomegranate
  •   Plant type - Desiduous
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  •   Vegetation type - Perennial
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  •   Growth rate - Medium
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  •   Leaf / Flower color - Green / Red
  •   Other names - Punica Granatum
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    Description :
        Pomegranate grows easily from seed.
        Punica granatum is grown as a fruit crop plant, and as ornamental trees and shrubs in parks and gardens.
        Pomegranates are drought-tolerant, and can be grown in dry areas with either a Mediterranean winter rainfall climate or in summer rainfall climates. In wetter areas, they can be prone to root decay from fungal diseases. They can be tolerant of moderate frost, down to about -12 °C (10 °F). .
     
     Growing Instructions :
    * The pomegranate plant is a type of deciduous shrub (or small tree) that is native to areas of India. It belongs to the Lythraceae family of plants and thrives in C10 sunny climes. For best results when attempting to grow pomegranate plants from seeds, start with potted plants indoors and eventually transplant the developing plants outdoors.
    * Plant the pomegranate seeds in potting soil-filled pots, placing the seeds about 1/2 inch under the soil, and leaving about 2 inches between seeds. Standard potting soil can be used, but it's even better to add in about 1 part of cactus planting soil to every 3 parts of normal potting soil.
    * Place the pots in a warm area that receives lots of sunshine and water liberally until the soil is fully moist but not soaking wet. Wait for the pomegranate seeds to germinate and sprout.
    * Thin out the Pomegranate seedlings by clipping off the least healthy looking and shortest sprouts at ground level after they reach several inches of height. They should reach this height about 2 weeks or so after germination occurs.
    * Let the pomegranate plants grow indoors until they reach at least 2 feet high. The amount of time that it takes your pomegranate plants to reach this height is dependent on the growing conditions, but most healthy plants should reach 2 feet within 2 months after germination. After this time you can either continue growing them indoors by repotting them into larger pots or you can transplant them outdoors.