200 years! That's the potential lifespan of a healthy pomegranate tree. When grown in an indoor container, the pomegranate tree is adorned with leaves that are 5-8 centimeters in length - shiny and bronze in color from the bud, later turning green. The flowers are plentiful and can be red, cream or pink in colour - thus aside from the fruit, the oranamental pomegranate tree is an attractive addition to your home.
On the ornamental variety tree, the pomegranate fruit are about the size of an apple, yellow-brown in colour with a semi-hard shell. They are juicy and have beautiful pink or red pulp and one hard seed in each, which is completely edible. Overall, the taste of pomegranate fruit is a little tart. What's more, it's full of nutrients.
Plant Care
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Light |
Full sunshine 4+ hours daily. |
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Pet Safe |
No (not toxic for dogs, but not easily digested) |
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Water |
Water thoroughly, allowing the surface of the soil to dry between waterings. Like many fruit bearing trees, avoid over watering! |
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Humidity |
Moderate (around 40-50% relative humidity). |
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Temperature |
Average room temperatures 18-24°C/65-75°F are ideal year-round. |
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Fertilizer |
We recommend periodic addition of an organic fruit tree fertilizer. During the growing season, the pomegranate tree is fertilized every 2-3 weeks. |