The latest course on cultivation techniques of pomegranate bonsai

Pomegranate, also known as Shanliye, Danruo, Ruomu, Jinpang, Tulin, Tianjia, etc., is a deciduous tree or shrub of the pomegranate family. Chinese traditional culture regards pomegranate as a mascot and a symbol of many children and blessings. It has a very high cultivation value, which is not only able to enjoy flowers, but also eat fruit, so it is deeply loved by people. Let's take a look at the cultivation techniques of pomegranate bonsai.

Growth habits of pomegranate bonsai

Pomegranate is native to Iran and its neighboring areas. It is cultivated in temperate and tropical zones all over the world. It is born in mountains with an altitude of 300 to 1000 meters. It likes a warm and sunny environment, is resistant to drought and cold, is also tolerant to barren, not tolerant, waterlogging and shading, and is not strict with the soil, but it is suitable for cultivation with sandy soil with good drainage.

Pile management of pomegranate bonsai

Pomegranate production bonsai mostly choose small pomegranate tree species with low plant state, small leaves and small flowers and fruits, such as fire pomegranate, four seasons pomegranate, agate pomegranate and so on. The seedlings obtained by sowing method and cutting method can be planted on the ground for more than 3 years before cutting and accumulating branches to cultivate small and medium-sized bonsai. If you want to make large bonsai, you can dig tree stumps in the mountains or buy old potted pomegranates in the market.

Branch storage management of pomegranate bonsai

According to the shape of the tree, the pomegranate should truncate the trunk at the appropriate height of the trunk and truncate the main branch, which can be made into a variety of styles, such as straight dry type, oblique dry type, curved dry type, etc., some ancient pile pomegranate bonsai, the trunk is composed of two pieces of bark with xylem, and there is fruit on the branches at the top of each bark. Pomegranate trees have a certain degree of cold resistance, a little protection in the leeward to the sun, in order to make the trees grow fast, it is better to plant them on the ground. Pomegranate trees like fertilizer. In addition to applying basic fertilizer when planting, pomegranate trees apply rotten and thin organic fertilizer every half a month during the peak growth period of spring and summer. The growth rate is relatively fast, and when the thickness of the branch reaches about 70% of the ideal thickness, the branch is cut short to promote the growth and development of lateral branches.

Forming management of pomegranate bonsai

After several years of branch cultivation and pruning, pomegranate stumps are planted in ornamental bowls of suitable size and style in early spring when they basically meet the requirements of design composition. Straight and oblique dry pomegranates can be planted in oval medium depth or shallower pots, and curved dry pomegranates can be planted in square medium depth pots. At this stage of cultivation, it is still necessary to apply more fertilizer to promote tree growth and better shape. On the other hand, we should also take into account the need for appreciation.