1, tidbits

Pomegranate flourishes in early spring, smallpox in midsummer, bright red as fire, and autumn fruits hang on branches. According to the records of natural history, when Zhang Qian went to the Western Regions in Han Dynasty, he had to plant pomegranate in the soil forest in return, hence the name "An Pomegranate". According to the historical data unearthed in Mawangdui in recent years, pomegranate was planted before the Western Han Dynasty in China. Pomegranate flower has always been a symbol of wealth and good fortune in people's hearts. In the secular world, the meaning of pomegranate as a gift is to bless each other, have many children and grandchildren, and be rich and auspicious. Legend has it that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty loved pomegranate most, because it was "separated by a golden room, and thousands of children shared buds". Pomegranate was both a flower and a fruit victory. Guo Moruo, a modern poet, described pomegranate as follows: "It has plum branches and willow leaves, which are strange, stubborn and not barren, fresh, soft and not charming, but it has both the length of plum trees and the short of plum trees."

1, ecological habits

Pomegranate is also known as Liu Ruo, Tanruo, Jinying, Glitter, Pomegranate Ann, Pomegranate Bell, Pomegranate Pearl and Pomegranate Xi 'an. It belongs to the genus Pomegranate in the family Pomegranate. It is a subtropical and temperate deciduous shrub with flowers and fruits and a tropical evergreen tree. The height of the tree is generally 3~5 meters, and the height of potted pomegranate is below 1 meter. Pomegranate grows vigorously and takes root easily. Flowers can be divided into single petals and double petals, including lotus root white, yellow, pink and agate. Pomegranate peel is bright red, reddish or white, juicy, sweet and sour. The flowering period is from May to July, and the fruit ripens in September to 65438+1October.

Pomegranate is native to Iran and central and western Afghanistan, and was introduced to China in the 20th century. Pomegranate likes warm and humid environment, is afraid of wind, is not cold-resistant, drought-resistant and likes light. It is most suitable for growing in calcareous sand. Pomegranate is barren-tolerant and has strong vitality, and can grow well in both mountains and plains. Due to the extensive cultivation of pomegranate. Now it has spread all over the country.

2. Cultivation points

(1) lighting

Common potted pomegranates are four-season dwarf pomegranates, such as Japanese pomegranates and Korean pomegranates. They can be placed in the sunny place on the balcony in spring and autumn, and it is forbidden to bask in the west in summer.

(2) Water

Water once every other day in spring and autumn and once a day at sunset in summer.

(3) Fertilization

The base fertilizer should be applied once in winter and topdressing 1~2 times a month in summer.

(4) Pruning

Pomegranate twigs are densely planted and should be pruned frequently. Generally, new branches should germinate once in the early stage of spring, and prune and shape after defoliation in winter.

(5) Changing pots

Generally, the basin is turned once every 1~2 years. Remove weak fine roots and renew basin soil.

3. Reproduction

The propagation of pomegranate is very simple, including sowing, branching, layering and grafting.

The simplest method is cutting. May to September every year. Put some coarse sand or perlite in the flowerpot as a bed insert, cut off 5~ 10 cm of tender branches, cut off the tender leaves at the base, put 2/3 of them into the soil and pour enough water, and it will take about two or three weeks to take root. In order to keep moist, it can be covered with transparent plastic bags. If you find that there is water shortage in the pot during the cultivation process, you should immerse the pot in water for half an hour and let the water penetrate into the flowerpot from bottom to top.