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Bonsai Seeds – grow your own miniature trees from seed

In this category you’ll find selected species for raising bonsai directly from seed. This way you accompany your tree from the very first sprout and can shape trunk, movement, and crown structure right from the start. Please note: germination varies by species and – depending on pretreatment and temperature – may take several weeks.

Which species are available?

• Tamarind – tropical evergreen with fast juvenile growth, ideal as indoor bonsai. Pretreatment: soak seeds in lukewarm water for 12–24 h (warm germinator).
• Lebanon Cedar – characteristic conifer with striking tiered branching. Pretreatment: cold stratification recommended (4–8 weeks) for uniform germination.
• True Myrtle – Mediterranean evergreen with small leaves and fine branching, easy to shape. Pretreatment: sow warm and bright; soaking for 12–24 h improves germination.
• Olive Tree – long-lived, drought-tolerant, very light-demanding; slow growing and well-suited for fine structures. Pretreatment: warm germinator; soaking helps soften the seed coat.
• Golden Pine – compact conifer with decorative needles. Pretreatment: cold stratification (approx. 4–6 weeks) recommended.
• Australian Pine – warmth-loving species with elegant, delicate appearance as bonsai. Pretreatment: warm germinator; steady warmth and light promote germination.
• Japanese Black Pine – fine needles, noble silhouette; a classic species for traditional bonsai styles. Pretreatment: cold stratification (approx. 4–6 weeks) recommended.

Sowing & pretreatment – how to start

1. Preparation: For cold-germinating species (e.g. pines, cedars), place seeds in slightly moist medium (vermiculite/sand), seal in a bag and store at 4–8 °C for 4–8 weeks in the fridge.
2. Soaking: Warm-germinating species (e.g. tamarind, myrtle, olive) should be soaked in lukewarm water for 12–24 h.
3. Sowing: Use fine seed or bonsai starter soil; sow 0.5–1 cm deep, cover lightly. Keep evenly moist but not waterlogged.
4. Temperature & light: Warm-germinating species at 20–25 °C in bright light; conifers after stratification at 15–20 °C. Get seedlings accustomed to full light early.
5. Pricking out: Once the first true leaves/needles appear, carefully transplant into individual pots.

Substrate, care & first styling

• Substrate: Well-draining bonsai soil mix (e.g. bonsai soil with pumice/perlite/sand). Avoid waterlogging.
• Water & fertilizer: Water regularly according to species; fertilize moderately during the growth season.
• Overwintering: Mediterranean/tropical species (olive, myrtle, tamarind, Australian pine) overwinter frost-free and bright; conifers (cedars, pines) are generally hardy but need protection in pots during severe frost.
• Styling: Begin gentle wiring and pruning once shoots lignify. Repot every 2–3 years, depending on species, into fresh, airy substrate.

Tip: Growing bonsai from seed takes more time, but rewards you with maximum design freedom and strong, site-adapted development. Explore our bonsai seed selection now and choose the right species for your project.