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Plant or Animal Product Type | Norway Spruce, Royal Poinciana, Blue Jacaranda, Rocky Mountain Pine |
Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor, Indoor |
Brand | Planters' Choice |
Color | Brown |
Expected Blooming Period | Summer |
Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
Unit Count | 1 Count |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 |
Expected Plant Height | 65 Centimeters |
Moisture Needs | Moderate Watering |
About this item
- Everything you need to bring the joy of growing bonsai into your or a loved one's life - in one sleek box: Contains 4 types of seeds (Norway Spruce, Royal Poinciana, Blue Jacaranda, Rocky Mountain Pine) stored in seed-safe packets for better germination, 4 burlap growing pots, 1 expanding-soil disc, 4 bamboo plant markers, 1 bonsai clipper and a beautiful, comprehensive and simple instruction booklet.
- #1 growth performance: The seeds are stored in our seed-safe packets to ensure proper germination.
- The perfect DIY gift: For mom, dad, him or her, this is the perfect gift to give on birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, housewarming, or any other occasion — ideal for beginners, masters, and children alike. See the excitement in their eyes as they experience growing indoor bonsai trees.
- No green thumb needed: Just follow the easy step-by-step instructions, and you're good to go! All 4 trees can be planted and kept both indoors and outdoors at any time of the year, and no stratification is needed for any of the seeds. The included booklet is comprehensive and beautifully designed so that you can follow along on the journey of each seed, its history, and the best way to plant it to ensure it germinates.
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Plant or Animal Product Type | Norway Spruce, Royal Poinciana, Blue Jacaranda, Rocky Mountain Pine |
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Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor, Indoor |
Brand | Planters' Choice |
Color | Brown |
Expected Blooming Period | Summer |
Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
Unit Count | 1 Count |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 |
Expected Plant Height | 65 Centimeters |
Moisture Needs | Moderate Watering |
Number of Pieces | 4 |
Product Dimensions | 6 x 4.5 x 6 inches |
Item Weight | 9.3 ounces |
Manufacturer | Planters' Choice |
ASIN | B06XH2ZDTM |
Item model number | Bonsai |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,392 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #1 in Bonsai Tools #17 in Garden Tool Sets |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Giftable | 3.5 | 3.4 | — | 3.7 | 4.4 | 4.0 |
Easy to grow | 2.9 | 2.8 | — | — | 2.8 | 3.4 |
Value for money | — | 3.7 | — | 3.2 | 4.3 | 3.7 |
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type | Norway Spruce, Royal Poinciana, Blue Jacaranda, Rocky Mountain Pine | Tree | Bonsai Tree Seed Kit | Herb | bonsai | Bonsai |
number of pieces | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 21 | — |
sunlight exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade | Partial Sun | Partial Sun | — | Full Sun | Partial Sun |
usda hardiness zone | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 |
blooming period | Summer | Year Round | Year Round | — | Winter | — |
soil type | — | Sandy Soil | Sandy Soil | — | Sandy Soil | pot soil |
moisture needs | Moderate Watering | Moderate Watering | Moderate Watering | — | Moderate Watering | Moderate Watering |
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Customers like the completeness and instructions of the plant seed kit. They mention that it's well thought out and easy to use. They also like the appearance. However, some customers have reported issues with mold and durability. They say that the pots and plant markers get moldy easily. They feel that the kit has a very low survival rate and that the seeds die within weeks of sprouting. Customers also dislike value and ease of growth. They disagree on quality.
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Customers find the plant seed kit complete and easy to use. They say it's a great little starter set for bonsai and has everything you need. Some mention that the kit is cute.
"This kit is pretty good. I have 6 separate buds so far, 5 of the Pinus Aristata and 1 Picea Aries and it has only been 1.5 weeks since planting...." Read more
"Easy steps to follow and great for beginners. After almost 6 weeks, only 2 of the 4 trees sprouted...." Read more
"...The royal is doing amazingly and was the first to sprout...." Read more
"This is a great little starter set for bonsai. It was very easy to start and keep going. Love it!" Read more
Customers find the instructions in the plant seed kit easy to follow. They also say the kit comes with a detailed booklet that walks them through everything step by step.
"Easy steps to follow and great for beginners. After almost 6 weeks, only 2 of the 4 trees sprouted...." Read more
"...The sowing of the seeds is pretty straight forward however I do think the royal seed needs more info...." Read more
"The Bonsai Starter Kit is very easy to use. It was a gift for a friend who absolutely loves it." Read more
"This is a great little starter set for bonsai. It was very easy to start and keep going. Love it!" Read more
Customers like the appearance of the plant seeds. They mention it looks sweet, adorable, and sharp. They also say it comes with everything you need to be successful.
"...Overall, a good and well-priced kit for a beautiful ancient art.Update: 3 monthsAll the trees are growing nicely...." Read more
"...Unlike most plant growing kits this kit did not look like it was old and had been sitting on a shelf for a long time...." Read more
"I like the variety of tree options that came in this kit...." Read more
"...you'll find all the info you need to grow strong, healthy, beautiful Bonsai trees." Read more
Customers are disappointed with the ease of growth of the plant seeds. They mention that the cups provided with the kit had not germinated, and only two of the four trees sprouted. Some customers also mention that some of the seeds didn't come out.
"...Careful when opening the seed vials, the lids pop open rather forcefully (as in don't let your seeds go flying lol)..." Read more
"...After almost 6 weeks, only 2 of the 4 trees sprouted. I believe the time frame for most of these trees were 3-6 weeks depending on the species...." Read more
"...The Jacaranda Mimosifolia starts off slow but began to grow really rapidly; main trunk is starting to show signs of barks and hardening...." Read more
"...I will not however give it 4-5 stars because of the dud seeds and the fuzz that myself and others have experienced growing on the top of their soil..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the plant seeds. Some mention that it's a great and interesting hobby, and contains many seeds for each tree. However, others say that the seeds are of questionable quality, and the pots get very flimsy and begin to tear after a while.
"...Amazing quality, and worth the money!" Read more
"...The one big downside of the kit is they don't offer extra peat or pots so if you miss up with that stuff at all you'd have to go buy more." Read more
"All the seeds came up and are doing great ! A good selection of trees too" Read more
"...years for these to look anywhere near what the photos depict but it's a fun and affordable kit." Read more
Customers are disappointed with the value of the plant seeds. They say that all but 3 of them were duds, and they pretty much wasted their money. Some customers also mention that the product didn't produce anything, and some say that the seeds were non-viable.
"...In essence, this kit is a total rip-off...." Read more
"...When I moved in the winter time, I noticed that the three really started to struggle. The home we moved to didn’t have as much natural light...." Read more
"...Overall, a good and well-priced kit for a beautiful ancient art.Update: 3 monthsAll the trees are growing nicely...." Read more
"...I pretty much wasted my money. I bought two. One for me and one for a gift...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the plant seeds. They mention that they die within weeks of sprouting, even after following instructions. Some customers also say that the trees didn't last very long and that the rest of the seeds just rotted away.
"...sprouting and had an inch of root already grown but the seed skin was to heavy for it to push it up so I fixed that one and scored the rest and..." Read more
"...Only 3 sprouted and they all died despite meticulous care. I noticed mold growing on the wooded sign and believe that is what caused the downfall...." Read more
"...4 or 5 of the seeds sprouted, but after about 1 month they started to wither away and die...." Read more
"...-Blue Jacaranda did not germinate and the seeds disintegrated after days of water...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the mold in the pots and cups. They mention that the pot is biodegradable and gets moldy easily. Some customers also say that the cups make it prone to mold.
"...The burlap pots don’t offer good drainage which is very much needed for these trees...." Read more
"...I noticed mold growing on the wooded sign and believe that is what caused the downfall. Hoping for better luck with the next set of seeds." Read more
"...and I felt like the little burlap bags that they added didn't really have the best drainage." Read more
"...When I did that, the sides of the disposable pot started to mold because of the build up of moisture...." Read more
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Regardless of 2 not sprouting, I am still having a great time with the pine and spruce trees that did.
It’s important to remember that you are buying a product to help you grow a bonsai tree from seeds. A fully grown bonsai takes decades to grow. However, Planters Choice gives you all the tools you need to be start off in the beginning stages. There are still many other variables that go into the process of growing these trees from the seed. And so many other steps to take once your tree starts to mature.
Regardless of 2 not sprouting, I am still having a great time with the pine and spruce trees that did.
It’s important to remember that you are buying a product to help you grow a bonsai tree from seeds. A fully grown bonsai takes decades to grow. However, Planters Choice gives you all the tools you need to be start off in the beginning stages. There are still many other variables that go into the process of growing these trees from the seed. And so many other steps to take once your tree starts to mature.
Amazing quality, and worth the money!
Moving on to the cons
Only 3/4 seeds sprouted
Norway spruce never germinated and they seem to have disappeared.
The booklet has very little helpful info your better off going on google and YouTube.
The coco soil stuff keeps growing some type of mold fuzz on top like white fuzz sometimes turning into bluish greenish fuzz if you leave it. I’m not overwatering them I let the soil start to dry before even watering them again and I don’t give them a lot of water when I do.
The burlap style pot isn’t very good for this use. It isn’t leaking fluid but I can feel the outside of it is moist more so on the bottom.
The burlap pots don’t offer good drainage which is very much needed for these trees. While pretty I would have much preferred some cheap plastic pots with drainage at the bottom.
My guess is maybe that’s why the fuzz starts to grow. Maybe it has to do with the coco I’m not sure. I think they could probably change out the types of pots for cheap plastic drainage friendly ones.
Overall tho not bad for the price I did get it with a coupon I think it was 12-15 in total. I will not however give it 4-5 stars because of the dud seeds and the fuzz that myself and others have experienced growing on the top of their soil and because of the non conducive pot as well as the booklet they count as an add on bonus that lacks info on bonsai practice and the seeds and even the basics on how and when to cut your tree sprout to start the bonsai process because if you just plant this and keep repotting this eventually you’ll have a normal sized tree thinking it’s somehow supposed to stay small and be a cool mini tree because you were sold bonsai tree seeds. Anyways I hope this info helps I’ll update pictures whenever I remember to on this review.
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2023
Moving on to the cons
Only 3/4 seeds sprouted
Norway spruce never germinated and they seem to have disappeared.
The booklet has very little helpful info your better off going on google and YouTube.
The coco soil stuff keeps growing some type of mold fuzz on top like white fuzz sometimes turning into bluish greenish fuzz if you leave it. I’m not overwatering them I let the soil start to dry before even watering them again and I don’t give them a lot of water when I do.
The burlap style pot isn’t very good for this use. It isn’t leaking fluid but I can feel the outside of it is moist more so on the bottom.
The burlap pots don’t offer good drainage which is very much needed for these trees. While pretty I would have much preferred some cheap plastic pots with drainage at the bottom.
My guess is maybe that’s why the fuzz starts to grow. Maybe it has to do with the coco I’m not sure. I think they could probably change out the types of pots for cheap plastic drainage friendly ones.
Overall tho not bad for the price I did get it with a coupon I think it was 12-15 in total. I will not however give it 4-5 stars because of the dud seeds and the fuzz that myself and others have experienced growing on the top of their soil and because of the non conducive pot as well as the booklet they count as an add on bonus that lacks info on bonsai practice and the seeds and even the basics on how and when to cut your tree sprout to start the bonsai process because if you just plant this and keep repotting this eventually you’ll have a normal sized tree thinking it’s somehow supposed to stay small and be a cool mini tree because you were sold bonsai tree seeds. Anyways I hope this info helps I’ll update pictures whenever I remember to on this review.
The kit includes seeds, pots, coco coir, and what can only be described as subpar scissors. These scissors are barely suitable for cutting sewing threads, let alone handling the demands of bonsai work. They quickly rusted, adding insult to injury.
One major flaw with this kit is the emphasis on growing from seeds. For a bonsai newbie like myself, the last thing I wanted was to start from scratch with seeds. Bonsai requires patience, but there's a limit. Most beginners want to work with a tree immediately, whether it's a pre-bonsai or a ready-made bonsai.
Moreover, the selection of species included in the kit is questionable. Species like Royal Poinciana and Blue Jacaranda are known to be problematic as bonsai specimens. For a spruce, it's much more practical to visit a local nursery or even Home Depot.
In essence, this kit is a total rip-off. It preys on the enthusiasm of bonsai beginners, offering inadequate tools and species that aren't ideal for those just starting out. Save yourself the frustration and look elsewhere for a bonsai kit that actually delivers on its promises.
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Only thing I didn't realize before purchase is that only 1 soil disc is provided per kit. I would recommend buying more soil discs separately if you plan on planting more than one bonsai.
Reviewed in Mexico on March 20, 2023
Update: They promptly fixed the issue and they were very nice to deal with.