Japanese pomegranate bonsai "Nejikan" (29)

Presentation

Japanese pomegranate of the Nejikan variety (Punica granatum), selected precisely for its trunk that grows twisted upon itself. Here the torsion is clearly readable from the base up to the first fork, with a 7 cm nebari resting firmly on the substrate. A 22-24 year old specimen suited to those who collect flowering broadleaves and know how to manage an outdoor plant.

Technical features

• Species: Punica granatum "Nejikan" (Japanese pomegranate)
• Style: twisted trunk, rounded canopy
• Height of the plant alone: 34 cm
• Nebari: 7 cm
• Pot: round, diam. 19 x h. 8.5 cm
• Pot material: bronze-coloured glazed stoneware
• Total weight: 2.9 kg
• Age: about 22-24 years
• Position: outdoors, full sun
• Care difficulty: medium

How to care for it

The pomegranate wants direct sun all day long: in the shade the growth becomes leggy and flowering fails. From June to August water may be needed twice a day, making sure the substrate never stays dry for long, while in winter, with the plant bare, watering drops to once every few days. It suffers from prolonged frosts below -5 °C.

To learn more about caring for this species, see the complete botanical care sheet.

Frequently asked questions

Is the plant I receive the one in the photo?

Yes, this is a one-of-a-kind specimen and the photo shows the exact plant that will be sent. As it is a living plant, the foliage may look different on delivery due to pruning, pinching and the normal seasonal cycle: the pomegranate loses its leaves in winter.

How much space does it take up on a table?

The plant alone measures 34 cm in height, plus the 8.5 cm of the round pot 19 cm in diameter. The total weight, pot and substrate included, is 2.9 kg: it is a size for a shelf or display table, not for a narrow windowsill.

Can I keep it indoors?

No. The pomegranate is a deciduous outdoor species and needs cold winter dormancy in order to flower the following year. Balcony, terrace or garden in full sun; in winter it is enough to shelter it from icy wind and the harshest frosts.

What's included

• Japanese pomegranate Nejikan bonsai in a round bronze glazed stoneware pot (diam. 19 x h. 8.5 cm), the exact specimen in the photo
• Plant certificate (identity card of the specimen with species, measurements and features)
• Reinforced packaging designed to protect the plant during shipping