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    Creating Your Bonsai - Dwarf Pomegranate

    Named scientifically as the Punica Granatum var. Nana, the dwarf pomegranate is but another popular specie of bonsai admired particularly for its flowering and fruiting properties. It is named as “dwarf” simply for the fact that this variety grows with smaller trunks and branches, as well as finer leaves, fruits and flowers. These qualities are what specifically made it perfect for this miniature horticultural hobby.

    The dwarf pomegranate naturally grows with bending trunks. They are also valued for their ancient appearance, which is but one of the most sough after aspects in bonsai. In case, you are not familiar with this tree, note that its leaves appear dark green in color, but with shades of bronze. After the flowering season, the pomegranate produces fruits that are in spherical shapes. And, what’s more interesting to know about this species is that it fits to almost all styles of bonsai, including cascade, tree on rock, informal upright, forest, twin trunk, root over rock, literati, group, windswept, and twisting, to mention but a few.

    General Care and Maintenance:

    When it comes to general care, it is worth to know that the dwarf pomegranate is easy to propagate. With this fact, you can easily and quickly create group plantings of this variety. However, when planting or growing one, make sure to keep the plant damp or moist at all times. For it to develop shoots of flowers, try to keep it shaded, but slightly dry, and protect it from strong or harsh winds all year round.

    Another important thing to note is that the dwarf pomegranate should not be kept planted on a container or pot that is shallow. Unlike the pines, this particular specie of bonsai loves to play with water. For this, it is a rule of thumb for every bonsai beginner to select a pot that is designed with a deep surface. In terms of wiring, just keep your plant free from bruises and breakage. This is so necessary since the pomegranate by nature is so brittle.


    A lot more species of trees and plants are available out there in nature for you to take for your bonsai project. Included in the list of the other most well-known species are the Zelkova, cedar elm, ficus, fuchsia, jade tree, serissa, star magnolia, wisteria, trident maple, fukien tea, flowering quince, English box, contoneaster, and lot more. Note that each of these varieties has their own qualities that make them a potential candidate for tray planting. However, since they vary in type and origin, it is always necessary for every beginner in the bonsai trend to know everything about the fundamental facts of these trees. The good news is that there are now a number of resources available for you to consider. You can find them offline and online, depending on what you actually prefer.

    Speaking of offline resources, you have the chance to read some books and magazines that tackle some of the most popular species of bonsai. These books are distributed and marketed anywhere in the world nowadays, thus finding them is so easy and quick. You can go directly to one of the largest stores near your place, or you can ask a friend who owns a book that mentions about bonsai planting. If you prefer to buy one on a reputable bookstore, just be ready to spend enough money for an informative piece. If you’re lucky enough, you can find some bonsai books offered at discount prices. So just take the best deal.

    On the other hand, if you find searching for reliable resources on the web easier and quicker than the traditional means, then why wait. Fact is, you can do this job anytime of the day or night. You can even do the search even at the comfort of your own room, provided that you have the internet connection. The key to finding the right resource on the web is to use to most reliable search engine available. You can take Google or Yahoo! as your starting portal. Both of these can lead you to a number of sites featuring a wealth of information about bonsai planting, including its basics and advanced techniques. So wherever online you may go, take time to read some of the helpful stuffs presented.

    Whatever you may take, make sure to form the right style of bonsai possible for that specific variety of tree you are considering. Start thinking about the style in mind, and make sure that when you practice it, you exactly know what you’re doing. Perhaps the good thing to do here for you to succeed in your bonsai growing project is to know some of the basic steps involved in each of the styles you are thinking of forming. Just learn the steps, and do everything you can to make your tree truly a “bonsai”.

    Oops! All else fails? If that’s the case, then don’t panic. Rather, note that mistakes do happen, whether you want it or not. The bonsai masters of today had even experienced that. Yes, they were once novice and they all have their own trials and errors. So don’t ever quit. Just go on and you’ll just realize one day that you can develop a bonsai like a pro.

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