How to Plant a Bonsai Tree
Bonsai trees make an interesting compliment to a garden. They are unique in design and not as plentiful as most plants seen in America. For that reason, an addition of a Bonsai tree will give the garden and lawn more character, even make it stand out among neighboring yards.
Directions:
- Acquire Bonsai seeds. These can be obtained from a tree, or from specially-made Bonsai kits sold in garden stores. If you acquire them from a tree, plant them immediately. Otherwise, keep them in a place that is dry and dark.
- Keep the seeds refrigerated for seven days prior to planting them. Make sure to saturate them in water immediately before planting. You can then determine the ripest of the seeds because they will not float, but sink in the water. Plant the ripest seeds.
- Find a pot to plant your tree in. You need a pot big enough to accommodate the growth of the tree. Otherwise, you will have to re-pot it during growth periods. The pot should have drainage holes, and an interior plastic liner.
- Start filling the pot with an initial layer of sand at the very bottom of the pot. The rest of the pot needs to be filled with potting soil so the tree can receive the nutrients it needs to grow and develop.
- Stick an index finger into the soil up to the knuckle, then place a seed in each hole you create, and cover it up with another layer of the soil.
- Keep the pot and seeds in a dark and dry area. The plant must have sufficient air. Water the soil with the mist setting, keeping the soil damp, but not drenched. The seeds will begin to sprout after about a month. At this point, they can be exposed to sunlight and fertilized to continue growth.