pomagranite
 

Hey, how do grow a pomegranite tree from a clipping:confused:. I thought it would be something fun to try and one of my friends has a tree and I don't think he would mind if I got a piece of it!;)

Re: pomagranite
 

You'll have better success if you spell it pomegranate ;)

Take a six to eight inch cutting a bit narrower than a pencil. Remove the growth tip. Get the bottom two inches wet and lightly dust it with "Rootone" or another multi-hormone rooting compound. Put it in an 8-10 oz cup with holes punched in the bottom or a similar size Jiffy pot -- sold next to seeds in nurseries. Use commercial cactus mix or Jiffy seed starting mix for a rooting medium. Before you insert the cutting, make sure the medium is wet and use a plastic pen or similiar to make a 2.5 inch deep hole to place it in. Firm the soil around it. Put the cup in a rooting chamber, like Joe has been discussing here: http://www.bananas.org/f8/cheap-root...mber-3911.html

Re: pomagranite
 

Sounds good, thanks!

Re: pomagranite
 

Yeah, or spell it Punica granatum. It also responds to its Latin binomial. But Richard's info is correct. I would try cuttings from plants here in NC, but they are dormant at the moment, so I'd have to wait until June or July.

Zac

Re: pomagranite
 

Well thanks Zac! :)

For alternate approaches to rootings and propagation of plants in general, I give a strong recommendation to this book:
Plant Propagation, edited by Alan Toogood. The "DK Books" and the "American Home Garden" edition are exactly the same texts with a different outside and inside cover. Booksellers sometimes sell one for half the price of the other!

Re: pomagranite
 

First, find a branch that is about 8-12 inches long and has many leaf nodes. Be sure to use clean, sharp scissors or pruning knives to make a clean cut just below the leaf node. Cut off all the lower leaves, leaving only a few leaves at the top. This will minimize moisture loss and direct the plant's energy toward root growth. Then make a hole in the potting mix using a pencil or your finger. Insert the cut end of the pomegranate into the hole, with at least two leaf nodes buried in the soil. Gently compact the soil around the cutting to keep it in place. Water the cutting thoroughly after planting to allow the soil to settle. Place a clear plastic bag or a plastic dome over the cutting to create a mini greenhouse and retain moisture. This will help prevent excessive moisture loss. Place the potted plant in a warm and bright spot, preferably receiving indirect sunlight. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight as it may burn the cut.