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Bonsai Growing Kit - Sacred Bamboo

Bonsai Growing Kit - Sacred Bamboo

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Sacred Bamboo, Heavenly Bamboo - Nandina Domestica

Sacred bamboo," also known as Nandina domestica, is a plant with significant cultural and spiritual meaning, particularly in Asian traditions. It's often associated with good fortune, prosperity, and longevity, and is frequently gifted to ward off evil spirits".

The Heavenly Bamboo Bonsai Tree, scientific name Nandina domestica, is grown for its beautiful pink foliage that turns green.

It also produces large star-shaped white flowers that are followed by clusters of red berries. This drought-tolerant evergreen is very easy to grow and maintain. Great for indoors.

Nandina domestica, the only species in the genus Nandina, is commonly known as Sacred Bamboo or Heavenly Bamboo. Unlike the common name suggests, it is not a bamboo but a small, erect, evergreen shrub, deciduous in colder climates, up to 2 m tall by 1.5 m wide, with numerous, stems growing from ground level. It is widely grown in gardens for its ornamental value with attractive bright-red autumn foliage in the cool months, and attractive fresh new foliage growth in spring. It can be used in landscaping as a hedge or screen and as a statement plant. It grows well in pots and is an ideal subject for use as a bonsai. The pinkish white flowers are borne in early summer in conical clusters held well above the foliage followed by bright red inedible berries ripening in late autumn and often persisting through the winter.

Germination Tip:

After soaking the seed overnight and the seed has not softened or swelled, you will need to scarify the seed coat. Scarifying is the process of weakening the seed coat, so that water and oxygen can enter the seed, in turn, kick starting germination. Seeds will remain  dormant if not exposed to these elements

Scarifying can be achieved by gently rubbing the seed coat with sandpaper, you do not need to rub off the entire coating, just enough for water to enter.

NB: Only scarify the seed coat, do not damage the internal parts of the seed.

Once Scarifying has been done. submerge the seed again as per instructions

Bonsai Starter Kit provides everything you need to grow your own Bonsai – Seeds, Pot, Bonsai Mix and Instructions.

Everything you need to bring the joy of growing bonsai into your or a loved one’s life – in one sleek box. Each box contains fresh seeds, 1 ceramic container, seedling growing medium, decorating stones, drainage mesh and instructions.

We also offer Custom Design options on the packaging to personalize for Weddings or Corporate Branding

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.



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