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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 | 9.4 ounces |
Manufacturer | Planters' Choice |
ASIN | B06XH2ZDTM |
Item model number | Bonsai |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,680 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #3 in Bonsai Tools #6 in Garden Tool Sets |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Giftable | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.9 | — | 4.5 | 4.0 |
Easy to grow | 2.9 | 2.8 | — | — | 2.8 | 3.4 |
Value for money | — | 3.7 | 3.7 | — | 4.4 | 3.7 |
Sold By | Surreal Brands | Avergo | Avergo | Avergo | EthanTrades | Garden Republic |
type | Norway Spruce, Royal Poinciana, Blue Jacaranda, Rocky Mountain Pine | Tree | Bonsai Tree Seed Kit | Bonsai Tree Seed Kit | bonsai | Bonsai |
number of pieces | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 21 | — |
sunlight exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade | Partial Sun | Partial Sun | Partial Sun | Full Sun | Partial Sun |
usda hardiness zone | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 |
blooming period | Summer | Year Round | Year Round | Year Round | Winter | — |
soil type | — | Sandy Soil | Sandy Soil | Sandy Soil | Sandy Soil | pot soil |
expected height | 65 centimeters | — | 10 centimeters | — | — | 65 centimeters |
moisture needs | Moderate Watering | Moderate Watering | Moderate Watering | Moderate Watering | Moderate Watering | Moderate Watering |
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Customers say the instructions are easy to follow. They also find the quality of the kit to be nice and well thought out. Customers are also satisfied with appearance. However, some customers report missing seed packets and pots that grow mold easily. Customers also mention that the seeds die within weeks of sprouting.
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Customers like the quality of the plant seed kit. They say it's well thought out, and a fun project. Customers also mention that it'll make a great gift for plant lovers.
"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
"This is a great little starter set for bonsai. It was very easy to start and keep going. Love it!" Read more
"Just planted the seeds carefully following the directions. It's a complete kit and easy to follow. We'll see what happens." Read more
Customers find the instructions in the plant seed kit to be easy to follow. They mention that the tent is easy to assemble, and the instructions are simple enough. Some say that the booklet walks them through everything step by step. Overall, customers find the kit to have basic starter instructions that are fun for a gift.
"Easy steps to follow and great for beginners. After almost 6 weeks, only 2 of the 4 trees sprouted...." Read more
"This is a great little starter set for bonsai. It was very easy to start and keep going. Love it!" Read more
"...The sowing of the seeds is pretty straight forward however I do think the royal seed needs more info...." Read more
"...It's a complete kit and easy to follow. We'll see what happens." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the plant seed kit. They mention that it looks sweet, adorable, and sharp. They also say that the seeds are for very attractive trees and that it comes with everything they 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
"This kit is so adorable. Love the fact you get extra seeds so you can try again. Can’t wait to see some results in 4-6 weeks. Patience will be tested" Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of growth. Some mention that the kit all worked well and is growing fine, while others say that two of the seed packs refused to germinate.
"...Careful when opening the seed vials, the lids pop open rather forcefully (as in don't let your seeds go flying lol)..." 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
"...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
"...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 dissatisfied with the value of the plant seeds. They mention that all but 3 of the seeds were duds, and they pretty much wasted their money. Some customers also say that the product didn't produce anything and that the seeds turned out to be 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
"...Went through all of the seeds in the two packs and nothing would produce. Kind of a downer. Would definitely buy again!!" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the plant seeds. They mention that the seeds die within weeks of sprouting, wilt, and have a very low survival rate. Some customers also say that the kit is not beginner friendly and the seeds disintegrate after days of water.
"...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 plant seed starter kit. They mention that the pots and cups get moldy easily. Some customers also say that the biodegradable pots start growing white mold if they stay wet. Overall, customers are not happy with the quality and quantity of the product.
"...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
Customers are dissatisfied with the completeness of the plant seed kit. They mention that they received a kit with missing seed packets, soil discs, and burlap pots.
"...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
"The first package I received, I was missing one kind of seed so I asked for a replacement...." Read more
"The kit is missing one of burlap pots. There were only three in the package. 😩😏..." Read more
"...nothing else after that grew,the shipping was fast,and everything was included in the kit." Read more
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Update: 3 months
All the trees are growing nicely. One of the Delonix died, the other is starting to die. Found out they are really sensitive to water and temperature so do not over water it/leave in extreme temps. (The leaves open and close in relation to environmental condition) This has happened before but it came back. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THE PEAT SOIL FOR THIS TREE.
The Jacaranda Mimosifolia starts off slow but began to grow really rapidly; main trunk is starting to show signs of barks and hardening.
The remaining pine-like trees are still alive but grows really really slowly, not much noticable growth since one month in.
The only problem with the kit is I think for a beginner the instruction booklet is not detailed enough. I would recommend to the sellers that you upload videos on youtube of each step of the sowing process. This will give you more income(youtube ads), help your customers out, and make your product better, resulting in more sales too.
Specifically these are tips I have for others:
1) Careful when opening the seed vials, the lids pop open rather forcefully (as in don't let your seeds go flying lol)
2) Read the instructions carefully. They seem to be the same for every seed but they actually aren't and I noticed one of the differences a bit too late (for the really big species you are supposed to cut the tip off before soaking it says)
3) DEFINITELY watch a video before expanding your first peat disk. I completely destroyed one because I did not totally understand what I was supposed to do based on the instruction booklet description.
4) The planting pots are made of I think peat themselves and so don't let them get too wet or they will just crumble apart (happened to my first pot along with it's peat lol)
5) Do not over-water. I was watering daily and noticed those little white fungus patches appearing which indicates over watering and got a couple of ants around so I am now watering every 1.5-2 days when the soil feels fairly dry.
So, all in all, the kit seems to be a great product but just remember not to rush too much into it or you might ruin things early on. 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.
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.
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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