Bonsai care guidelines for the Dwarf Pomegranate (Punica granatum)

Originally from the Mediterranean and Asia, the Dwarf Pomegranate is a popular choice for growing Bonsai. Pomegranates have opposite leaves and grow oval shaped flowers, later on followed with yellow/red fruits. The trunk twists naturally, making it an attractive tree to grow.

Position: Place the tree outside; the tree does well in full sun. Once temperatures drop to around 5 degrees C (or 41F) place the tree indoors, on a bright position.

Watering: Keep the tree damp, as drought seriously harms the tree.

Feeding: If you want the tree to grow healthy flowers and fruits, use a fertilizer with high phosphorous and high potassium from spring to late summer. If you opt for fast growth remove flowers and use a normal fertilizer.

Pruning: Prune back to one or two sets of leaves. If you want the tree to flower wait with any pruning until after blooming.

Repotting: Repot the tree every two years in spring.

Propagation: By sowing in spring or by using cuttings in summer.

More information
For tree identification see the Bonsai care forum. General guidelines can be found in our Bonsai care section.