FruitLegendary

How to grow a pomegranate tree in a pot

Punica granatum

The pomegranate is one of Anatolia's oldest fruits. In a pot it grows into a small tree whose orange flowers are as striking as its fruit. Dwarf varieties suit balconies well.

At a glance

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Moderate
  • Pot30 litres
The pomegranate as drawn in Verda

From seed to harvest

In Verda these six stages pass in real time. It keeps growing while you are away.

  1. Pomegranate: Seed
    Seed1/6
  2. Pomegranate: Sprout
    Sprout2/6
  3. Pomegranate: Leafing out
    Leafing out3/6
  4. Pomegranate: Flowering
    Flowering4/6
  5. Pomegranate: Setting fruit
    Setting fruit5/6
  6. Pomegranate: Harvest
    Harvest6/6

Care

For growing it in a pot, on a balcony or a windowsill.

Light

Full sun and heat.

Pot

30 litres and free-draining soil.

Water

It tolerates drought, but fruiting needs regular water. A sudden soaking splits the fruit.

Pruning

In winter remove suckers from the base and branches growing inwards.

In the game

In Verda the pomegranate is a legendary fruit with some of the highest healing in the game.

Its traits

  • TastyTasty
  • FragrantFragrant
  • HealingHealing
  • ShowyShowy
Verda

Verda

A cozy village farm: plant seeds, harvest, and fill the villagers' orders.

Pomegranate and more than 40 other plants are waiting for you.

What else you can grow

Plant guide