
'Palmer' the Pomegranate
I'm Palmer the Dwarf Pomegranate, native to the Middle East and Mediterranean. I bloom red-orange flowers and bear fruits in summer. I'm tiny, which means my fruits are more decorative with lots of little fleshy seeds. I do well in full to partial sun. I love being outside or near an open window when the weather is above 60F. In winter, make sure I am indoors, as I'm a tropical tree. Water me well by submerging my pot up to the rim for 5-10 mins, about once a week. I like it moist, so when my pot is 1/2 lighter or it's extremely hot/dry, water me. I'm easygoing, but require frequent pruning and fertilization to keep me healthy and blooming. Symbolism: In the ancient Greek world, the pomegranate is the fruit of paradise, symbolizing life & immortality. You might recall pomegranate seeds playing a vital role in Persephone's abduction by Hades, when she eats these seeds against her will. Some claim this gave her the power of persistence amidst her abduction, with underlying representa