beginner bonsai user

[scorsed]

I just bought some bonsai seeds off of amazon which may or may not be to my downfall since i see a lot of people dislike it, but any general advice for tips? im barely in the germination stage. Im exited and just put the seeds into the soil yesterday

 

[leatherback]

Welcome to the nuthouse.
This is a forum full of information. Yours is a common question and I would recommend to search the forum.

Thread 'How to be a successful bonsai beginner'

Mar 28, 2021

After reading a lot of beginner threads on this site over the years, I am going to create a thread of advice about how to get the best start on your bonsai journey.

Simply put - take advantage of all of the people who have gone before you!

At some level there is a bit of skeptic in all of us, and we need to fight the urge to dive in and just start doing stuff because we are excited and we want to start growing trees NOW! And plus we are pretty smart, and self-confident and think "how hard can it be?" And so we fail. A lot. Meanwhile we are surrounded by people with a lot of...

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[Bonsai Nut]

Welcome to the site!

One of the first things to learn with bonsai is that any tree - and many plants - can be turned into bonsai. Bonsai is an art form that captures a piece of living nature and puts it in a pot - for enjoyment and contemplation. Enjoy your bonsai seeds! But also consider buying a few small trees that are several years further along. That way you can practice/enjoy your other trees while you are waiting for your seeds to germinate!

 

[scorsed]

Welcome to the nuthouse.
This is a forum full of information. Yours is a common question and I would recommend to search the forum.

Thread 'How to be a successful bonsai beginner'

Mar 28, 2021

After reading a lot of beginner threads on this site over the years, I am going to create a thread of advice about how to get the best start on your bonsai journey.

Simply put - take advantage of all of the people who have gone before you!

At some level there is a bit of skeptic in all of us, and we need to fight the urge to dive in and just start doing stuff because we are excited and we want to start growing trees NOW! And plus we are pretty smart, and self-confident and think "how hard can it be?" And so we fail. A lot. Meanwhile we are surrounded by people with a lot of...

• Bonsai Nut
• Replies: 199
• Forum: New to Bonsai

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Thanks!

 

[Deep Sea Diver]

Welcome Aboard BonsaiNut!

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Cheers
DSD sends

 

[vesper818]

Hi Scorsed !
Welcome! What kind of trees are you growing? And where are you? That information will greatly help for specific answers.
I love growing the small stuff , seedlings and cuttings.
Cheers
Carol2

 

[scorsed]

Hi Scorsed !
Welcome! What kind of trees are you growing? And where are you? That information will greatly help for specific answers.
I love growing the small stuff , seedlings and cuttings.
Cheers
Carol2

I just updated my location details! Im growing 4 different types they were said to be "Pigeon pea" "Delonix regia" and some others from the avergo kit. Im mainly focused on my Delonix at the moment though

 

[scorsed]

Welcome Aboard BonsaiNut!

So we can help you better, please enter your approximate location and USDA Plant Hardiness Zone. To do so,
Click on your icon atop the page, then account details. Scroll down, then enter these data and save.

Cheers
DSD sends

Thanks I didn't even know that was a thing, It's all updated! And I'm growing a Delonix Regia at the moment

 

[Cajunrider]

Thanks I didn't even know that was a thing, It's all updated! And I'm growing a Delonix Regia at the moment

Best of luck with your Delonix regia. Post some pictures so we can see. How big is it?