How to Grow Pomegranate Houseplants From Seed

Pomegranate is a native fruit of Iran, India and the Mediterranean. References of the pomegranate date back to ancient Egypt mythology and the Old Testament. Though the standard-sized pomegranate tree has a mature height of 20 to 30 feet, dwarf cultivars are widely grown as houseplants. These include the Japanese nana, with scarlet blooms and 2-inch wide fruit, and the multiplex, with double, white flowers. You can easily propagate pomegranate houseplants from the seeds collected from a dwarf variety.

Dwarf pomegranate fruit
Paper towels
Rolling pin
Small pot
Medium-sized pot
Potting soil
Clear plastic bag
Chopstick
Rubber band

Instructions

- 1
  Cut open a pomegranate from a dwarf variety, and remove the seeds on a layer of three or four paper towels. Place seeds in a single layer, and cover them with another thick layer of paper towels.
- 2
  Gently run a rolling pin over the seeds. Take care not to crush the seeds, but only remove the outer, juicy layer on the seeds. Red juice might squirt out, but it does not leave permanent stains.
- 3
  Lift the paper towels, remove the seeds, and place them on a clean towel to dry.
- 4
  Fill a small pot to within an inch of the rim with moist potting soil. Scatter the seeds on the surface. Cover the seeds with 1/2 inch of soil. Water lightly.
- 5
  Place the pot in a clear plastic bag. Stick a chopstick in the soil to keep the bag from falling over. Close the top of the bag with a rubber band to create a greenhouse effect. Place the pot in a warm area. It will take a few weeks for the seeds to germinate.
- 6
  Remove the bag when the seedlings have emerged, and let them grow 3 to 4 inches tall. Transplant the seedlings to individual, medium-sized containers filled with potting soil.
- 7
  Water the plants enough to keep the soil moist. Allow the soil to become moderately dry during fall.

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