A miniature bonsai planted in a ceramic pot.
Although small, it uses the vermilion ceramic bowl familiar to bonsai enthusiasts.
We create original round, square, and oval bowls, allowing you to fully enjoy the texture of the material.
Four species of trees are popular in Japan: black pine, red pine, maple, and zelkova.
*Capsule includes: Planting pot/expanded soil/seeds/instructions*
Black pine (blue)
Red pine (red)
Maple (yellow)
Zelkova (green)
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Planting Instructions:
Black pine
1: First, moisten the potting soil. Dig a hole as large as the seed itself, about 1.5 cm deep. Sow a seed in the hole, compact the surrounding soil, and cover with a small amount of soil to conceal the seed. After sowing, water lightly to ensure close soil contact with the seed. Keep the soil dry until germination occurs, out of direct sunlight, and in a bright location suitable for cultivation. *To prevent the soil from drying out, lightly wrap with plastic wrap for optimal germination. Remove the wrapping immediately after germination.
2: Germinate in a bright, warm location. After germination, place in a sunny, well-ventilated area for at least half a day. Since it is susceptible to heat, manage it in the shade. Water generously when the soil surface is dry.
3: When true leaves begin to appear, leave a good seedling.
Red Pine
1: First, each tree has an optimal time for its growth stages, such as germination, dormancy, and flowering. Typically, in nature, tree seeds grow underground through the cold of winter and follow the four seasons, sprouting in spring, for example. By creating a near-natural environment and starting planting, it's possible to grow from seed.
2: Before sowing, place the seeds in the refrigerator to allow them to experience a pseudo-winter. * When sowing, calculate back so that germination doesn't fall between midwinter and midsummer and adjust the timing accordingly. If seeds are sown in autumn, they may germinate in the warmer months of the following year. Depending on the sowing time and the environment, it may take one to two years for the seeds to germinate. Store the seeds in the refrigerator for one to three months, depending on the sowing time. After checking the sowing time, remove the seeds from the refrigerator, soak them in hot water at around 40°C, and let them sit for one to two nights. When the seeds are sufficiently hydrated, remove them and sow them.
3. Keep the potting soil moist. Dig as many holes as there are seeds, approximately 1.5 cm deep. Sow one seed in each hole, gather the surrounding soil, and cover with a small amount of soil to conceal the seed. After sowing, water lightly to ensure close soil contact with the seed. Until germination, keep the soil surface dry, avoid direct sunlight, and cultivate in a bright location suitable for cultivation. *To prevent the soil from drying out, lightly wrap the seeds with plastic wrap for optimal germination. Remove the packaging immediately after germination.
4. Germinate in a bright, warm location. After germination, place in a sunny, well-ventilated area for at least half a day. Since it is susceptible to heat, cultivate it in a cool, shady location. Water generously when the soil surface becomes dry.
5: When true leaves begin to appear, leave a good seedling.
Maple
1: First, every tree has an optimal time for its growth stages, such as germination, dormancy, and flowering. In nature, tree seeds typically survive the cold of winter underground and grow along the four seasons, sprouting in spring. By creating a near-natural environment and starting planting, you can grow from seed.
2: Before sowing, place the seeds in the refrigerator to allow them to experience a pseudo-winter. * When sowing, calculate back so that germination does not fall between midwinter and midsummer and adjust the timing accordingly. If seeds are sown in autumn, they may germinate in the warmer months of the following year. Depending on the sowing time and environment, it may take one to two years for germination to occur. Store the seeds in the refrigerator for one to three months, depending on the sowing time. Check the sowing time and remove them from the refrigerator before sowing.
3: Keep the soil in the pot moist. Dig as many holes as there are seeds, approximately 5 mm deep. Sow one seed in each hole, gather the surrounding soil, and cover with a small amount of soil to conceal the seed. After sowing, water lightly to ensure close soil contact with the seed. Keep the soil surface dry until germination occurs, avoiding direct sunlight and cultivating in a bright location suitable for cultivation. *To prevent the soil from drying out, lightly wrap with plastic wrap to ensure good germination. Remove the packaging immediately after germination.
4: Germinate in a bright, warm location. After germination, place in a sunny, well-ventilated area for at least half a day. Since it is susceptible to heat, cultivate in a cool, shady location. Water generously when the soil surface dries.
5: When true leaves begin to appear, leave a healthy seedling.
Beech
1: First, each tree has its optimal growth phase, including germination, dormancy, and flowering. In nature, tree seeds typically grow underground through the cold of winter and follow the four seasons, sprouting in spring. By creating a near-natural environment and starting planting, you can grow from seed.
2: Before sowing, place the seeds in the refrigerator to allow them to experience winter (pseudo-winter). * When sowing, calculate back so that germination doesn't fall between midwinter and midsummer and adjust the timing accordingly. If seeds are sown in autumn, they may germinate in the warmer months of the following year. Depending on the sowing time and environment, germination may take one to two years. Store the seeds in the refrigerator for one to three months, depending on the sowing time. Check the sowing time and remove them from the refrigerator before sowing.
3: Keep the potting soil moist. Dig as many holes as there are seeds, approximately 5 mm deep. Sow one seed in each hole, gather the surrounding soil, and cover with a small amount of soil to conceal the seed. After sowing, water lightly to ensure close soil contact with the seed. Keep the soil dry until germination occurs, avoid direct sunlight, and cultivate in a bright location suitable for cultivation. *To prevent the soil from drying out, lightly wrap the seed with plastic wrap for optimal germination. Remove the wrapping immediately after germination.
4: Germinate in a bright, warm location. After germination, place in a sunny, well-ventilated area for at least half a day. Since it is susceptible to heat, cultivate it in a cool, shady location. Water generously when the soil surface is dry.
5: When true leaves begin to appear, leave a healthy seedling.
Precautions:
Handle seeds and soil carefully to prevent children and pets from accidentally putting them in their mouths.
Do not use seeds for food or animal feed. *Growing conditions and cultivation results vary depending on the cultivation environment, including climate, area, and altitude.
Cultivation times are for reference only. We recommend sowing seeds at a suitable temperature and cultivating them according to the region and conditions.
Avoid sowing seeds in midsummer or midwinter, choosing a time when management is easy. (If temperatures do not reach optimal levels for germination and cultivation, germination may not occur or growth may be poor.)
Until cultivation begins, store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight, heat, and humidity. *Plants require sunlight to grow. Cultivate in a sunny location, such as on a balcony or near a window.
Pinus thunbergii
Suitable germination temperature: 15-20°C
Sowing: Spring (March-June) or Autumn (September-November)
Germination time: ~1 month
Cherry
Suitable germination temperature: 15-20°C
Germination time: 1 month to 1 year
Flowering age: 4 years and older
Maple
Suitable germination temperature: 15-20°C
Sowing: 1 to 3 months before midsummer/midwinter
Germination time: 1 month to 1 year
Birch
Suitable germination temperature: 15-20°C
Sowing: 1 to 3 months before midsummer/midwinter
Germination time: 1 month to 1 year
