Germination

American Sweetgum seeds require scarification and cold damp stratification in order to break the seeds dormancy.

• To scarify the seeds, place them in warm, not boiling, water and allow them to soak for 24 hours while the water cools.

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.

• Place a single seed into the centre of the pellet, no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pod into a zip lock bag, seal the bag and put the bag into the fridge (+/- 5 C’) for a period of 30 days.
• Check the contents weekly and add water if necessary to ensure it remains moist and to check for any germination.
• When the seeds start germinating in the fridge, or have become plump and soft, you may remove from the fridge.

• If the scarification process has not been followed or not followed correctly, germination results will be poor and slow.

• Germination should take 2 to 4 weeks.
• Ideal seed germination temperature is 21 degrees celsius.
• Place some bonsai soil or growing medium into the pots provided and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun ( best option ) or in front of a window in bright area with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, use a spray bottle to irrigate the seeds.
• After about 3 to 5 months buy a pottery bonsai pot or a 15cm x 7cm plastic round flower pot and use this as a training pot.
• Remember feed with a liquid fertiliser or leaf feeder.

Germination

• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 70’C, allow the water to cool to room temperature.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 to 48 hours.
• Refresh the water periodically to keep it warm until the seeds swell.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) 1 to 2cm below the surface.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, around 25 to 35 degrees to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the peat remains moist but never water logged.
• Seedlings typically emerge within 10 to 21 days.
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place bonsai soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated. Water the seedling only when it has leaves. if you over water it will die.when its in full leaf it can cope with lots of water and will respond by growing quickly.

Germination Tip

If, after soaking the seed overnight, 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 embryo of the seed. Once Scarifying has been done. submerge the seed again as per instructions above.

Germination

The Blossom Tree or Keurboom is a beautiful evergreen indigenous flowering tree which belongs to the pea and bean family. This beautiful tree produces dense terminal sprays of sweetly scented pea shaped flowers; and can flower sporadically out of season

• Germination period: 14-28 days
• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep or 0.5 to 1cm deep
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist but not water logged.
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place bonsai soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• Note that the seeds take up to 14 to 28 days to germinate.

Germination Tip

If, after soaking the seed overnight, 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 above

This plant is considered sacred by the followers of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism, and hence the name ‘Sacred Fig’ was given to it, making it a stunning bonsai specimen.

Germination

Germination period 4 to 21 days

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place a seed onto the centre of expanded peat pellet, leave the seed on the surface of the pellet, Cover them with just a tiny, microscopic dusting of soil do not cover the seed as Ficus seeds need light to germinate.
• Mist the surface with water and cover the peat with a plastic bag or a clear humidity dome to lock in moisture.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, preferably in an area where it gets sun with temperatures between 25 to 30 Celsius to germinate. A heated germination mat can help maintain steady warmth.
• Water daily using a spray bottle to ensure that the peat medium remains moist and doesn’t dry out. 
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted and roots are visible, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place bonsai soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed or level with the soil.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or table in front of a window with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• After about 3 to 5 months buy a pottery bonsai pot or a 15cm x 7cm plastic round flower pot and use this as a training pot.
• Remember feed with a liquid fertiliser or leaf feeder.
• If you are unsure at anytime you welcome to contact me

• Let it grow first: Allow the seedling to grow freely for the first year to thicken the trunk.
• Prune the taproot: During the first repotting, cut the long central taproot to encourage a flat, fibrous root system.
• Chop the trunk: Cut the main trunk back once it reaches your desired thickness to force low branch growth and create a tapered look.
• Wire with care: Wrap aluminum or copper wire gently around young, green branches to shape them. Protect the delicate bark by wrapping the wire loosely.
• Remove wire early: Check the wires every few weeks. Bodhi trees grow fast, and wires can quickly scar the wood.

• Maximize light: Place your bonsai in full sun or under a strong grow light to keep the leaves small and compact.
• Control watering: Water thoroughly when the top layer of soil feels dry, but avoid letting the roots sit in stagnant water.
• Defoliate for smaller leaves: Trim off all the leaves in early summer once the tree is mature and healthy. The next flush of leaves will grow back significantly smaller.
• Keep it warm: Bring the tree indoors if temperatures drop below 15°C, as Bodhi trees are highly sensitive to frost.

Germination

• Soak the seeds in luke-warm water +/- 30’C for 24 hours
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place a single seed into the centre of the peat pellet, no more than the height of the seed deep .
• Place the peat pellet into a zip lock bag, seal the bag and put the bag into the fridge (+/- 5 C’) for a period of 40-60 days.
• Check weekly and add water if necessary to ensure it remains moist.
• When the seeds start germinating in the fridge, or have become plump and soft, you may remove from the fridge.
• Place some potting soil or growing medium into the pots provided and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.

Germination

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.

Germination

• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place bonsai soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Once germination has been achieved, the seedling should be watered only when the soil has dried, as acacia trees prefer conditions that are somewhat dry. However, if allowed to become extremely dry, acacia trees will begin to lose their leaves. Striking the right balance may take a bit of trial and error, but acacia trees are quite durable and should not suffer much from the process.

Germination Tip

If, after soaking the seed overnight, 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 above

Germination

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place bonsai soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.

Germination.

Germination should take place in 1-3 months. Note: Germination can be very erratic.

• Sow at any time of year. 
• Soak the seeds in water that starts off boiling then cools to room temperature for 24 hours or until the seeds start to swell.
• Place seed pellet in a glass of warm water and allow it to expand fully
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Sow seed very thinly on the surface, then just cover them with a layer grit. 
• Seal inside a ziplock bag, one per bag and place in the fridge for 30 days. 
• Check periodically to see if moist and any signs of germination.
• After this, move to a warm place and maintain an optimum temperature of 18-21C. 
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the peat remains moist.
• Germination can happen from 1 to 3 months. Be patient. 
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place bonsai soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a table in front of the window with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• After about 3 to 5 months buy a pottery bonsai pot or a 15cm x 7cm plastic round flower pot and use this as a training pot for a year.
• Remember feed with a liquid fertiliser or leaf feeder.

Germination

• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.

Germination Tip

If, after soaking the seed overnight, 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 above.

• Sunlight: Move the young potted plants into full sun as soon as possible. They need maximum light to grow strong stems.
• Watering: Water deeply but infrequently. Allow the soil mix to dry out almost completely between waterings. Overwatering causes root rot.
• Frost protection: Young Erythrina lysistemon plants are highly sensitive to frost. Keep them in pots in a protected area (like a patio or greenhouse) for their first two winters before planting them out.

Germination

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place a single seed into the centre of the peat pellet, no more than the height of the seed deep .
• Place the peat pellet into a zip lock bag, seal the bag and put the bag into the fridge (+/- 5 C’) for a period of 40-60 days.
• Check weekly and add water if necessary to ensure it remains moist.
• When the seeds start germinating in the fridge, or have become plump and soft, you may remove from the fridge.
• Place some potting soil or growing medium into the pots provided and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• The initial exposure to the cold is necessary for germination to start, the process will activate once the seed has then been exposed to the warmer temperatures.

Germination

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep, a few millimetres deep and sprinkle peat over the seed
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily using a spray bottle to ensure that the growing medium remains moist.
• Create humidity: Mist the soil with water and cover the peat pellet with a clear plastic bag or propagation dome to lock in moisture.
• Germination usually takes two to four weeks.
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place bonsai soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.

Germination

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.

Germination

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• Note that the seeds could take up to 4 months to germinate.

Germination

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place a single seed into the centre of the peat pellet, no more than the height of the seed deep .
• Place the peat pellet into a zip lock bag, seal the bag and put the bag into the fridge (+/- 5 C’) for a period of 40-60 days.
• Check weekly and add water if necessary to ensure it remains moist.
• When the seeds start germinating in the fridge, or have become plump and soft, you may remove from the fridge.
• Place some potting soil or growing medium into the pots provided and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• The initial exposure to the cold is necessary for germination to start, the process will activate once the seed has then been exposed to the warmer temperatures.

Germination

• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Once germination has been achieved, the seedling should be watered only when the soil has dried, as acacia trees prefer conditions that are somewhat dry. However, if allowed to become extremely dry, acacia trees will begin to lose their leaves. Striking the right balance may take a bit of trial and error, but acacia trees are quite durable and should not suffer much from the process.

Germination Tip

If, after soaking the seed overnight, 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 above

Germination

• Place your seeds in boiling water for 5 minutes. Gradually add cold water until the temperature is hot, but not scalding. Allow the seeds to cool and soak overnight.
• Peel the outer membrane off the seed if it did not fall off during soaking.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) so that the peat lightly covers the seed.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• Germination may take from two to six weeks.

Germination Tip

If, after soaking the seed overnight, 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 above

Germination

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• Note that the seeds could take up to 4 months to germinate.

Germination

• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.

Germination

• Alder trees grow best in damp soil, so you should never let the seeds or seedlings dry out.
• You can improve the speed and evenness of germination by soaking the seeds in cold water for 24–48 hours before sowing.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the peat pellet.
• Cover the seeds with a thin layer of peat. Plant just under the surface.

Seeds of alder requires 30-60 days cold moist stratification for best germination.

• Stratification/ cold treatment: Place the peat with the planted seed in a small container or clear plastic bag, Moisten it with a little water and place it in the fridge at -+4/5C.
• When the seeds start germinating in the fridge, or have become plump and soft, you may remove from the fridge.
• Place some potting soil or growing medium into the pots provided and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• The initial exposure to the cold is necessary for germination to start, the process will activate once the seed has then been exposed to the warmer temperatures.

Germination

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place a single seed into the centre of the peat pellet, no more than the height of the seed deep .
• Place the peat pellet into a zip lock bag, seal the bag and put the bag into the fridge (+/- 5 C’) for a period of 40-60 days.
• Check weekly and add water if necessary to ensure it remains moist.
• When the seeds start germinating in the fridge, or have become plump and soft, you may remove from the fridge.
• Place some potting soil or growing medium into the pots provided and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• The initial exposure to the cold is necessary for germination to start, the process will activate once the seed has then been exposed to the warmer temperatures.

Germination

• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• It can take wisteria seeds 30 to 60 days to germinate.

Seedling Care

• Grow the seedlings under bright, sheltered conditions, outdoors.
• Water when the soil dries out on the surface. After watering, empty any collected water from the drip tray, they should not sit in water as Wisteria do not enjoy having “wet feet.”
• When the seedling is over 5cm tall, you can plant into a larger pot – not a bonsai pot at this stage – but a standard garden variety plastic pot, using standard potting soil.
  You do not need to remove the seedling from the peat pot, plant the entire peat pot and seedling into the new pot, the peat pot will break down and work into the potting soil.
• Fertilise the seedling every 3-6 weeks, depending on the condition of the plant.

Germination

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.

Germination

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.

Germination

• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• Note that the seeds could take up to 4 months to germinate.

Germination Tip

If, after soaking the seed overnight, 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 above

Germination

• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• Note that the seeds could take up to 4 months to germinate.

Germination Tip

If, after soaking the seed overnight, 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 above

Germination

• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Once germination has been achieved, the seedling should be watered only when the soil has dried, as acacia trees prefer conditions that are somewhat dry. However, if allowed to become extremely dry, acacia trees will begin to lose their leaves. Striking the right balance may take a bit of trial and error, but acacia trees are quite durable and should not suffer much from the process.

Germination Tip

If, after soaking the seed overnight, 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 above

Germination

• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.

Germination Tip

If, after soaking the seed overnight, 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 above

Germination

• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Once germination has been achieved, the seedling should be watered only when the soil has dried, as acacia trees prefer conditions that are somewhat dry. However, if allowed to become extremely dry, acacia trees will begin to lose their leaves. Striking the right balance may take a bit of trial and error, but acacia trees are quite durable and should not suffer much from the process.

Germination Tip

If, after soaking the seed overnight, 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 above

Germination

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.

Germination

• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Once germination has been achieved, the seedling should be watered only when the soil has dried, as acacia trees prefer conditions that are somewhat dry. However, if allowed to become extremely dry, acacia trees will begin to lose their leaves. Striking the right balance may take a bit of trial and error, but acacia trees are quite durable and should not suffer much from the process.

Germination Tip

If, after soaking the seed overnight, 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 above

Germination

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place a single seed into the centre of the peat pellet, no more than the height of the seed deep .
• Place the peat pellet into a zip lock bag, seal the bag and put the bag into the fridge (+/- 5 C’) for a period of 40-60 days.
• Check weekly and add water if necessary to ensure it remains moist.
• When the seeds start germinating in the fridge, or have become plump and soft, you may remove from the fridge.
• Place some potting soil or growing medium into the pots provided and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• The initial exposure to the cold is necessary for germination to start, the process will activate once the seed has then been exposed to the warmer temperatures.

Germination

Germination period 15 to 90 days

• Place a seed onto the centre of expanded peat pellet, leave the seed on the surface of the pellet, do not cover the seed with growing medium as Azalea seeds need oxygen to germinate.
• Place the peat pellet into clear plastic bag, close the bag and place in a warm area to germinate.
• Once germination has occurred, you can remove the pellet from the bag and gently water the pellet, then place in a warm bright area to continue growing.
• When the seedling has grown +- 3cm you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed or level with the soil.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or table in front of a window with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• After about 3 to 5 months buy a pottery bonsai pot or a 15cm x 7cm plastic round flower pot and use this as a training pot.
• Remember feed with a liquid fertiliser or leaf feeder.

The Royal Empress offers beautiful lavender blooms in spring a cloud of long-lasting, gorgeous color that is sweetly scented, a lovely, high-branched canopy and a non-aggressive root system. Royal Empress is proven to have excellent drought tolerance.

Germination

Germination period 15 to 40 days

• Place a seed onto the centre of expanded peat pellet (as per printed instructions), leave the seed on the surface of the pellet, do not cover the seed as the Empress seeds need light to germinate.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist and doesn’t dry out. Best to water from the bottom by putting the water in the tray. When fully absorbed remove excess water. Not advisable to water from the top as the seed must not be disturbed.
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted and roots are visible, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed or level with the soil.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or table in front of a window with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• After about 3 to 5 months buy a pottery bonsai pot or a 15cm x 7cm plastic round flower pot and use this as a training pot.
• Remember feed with a liquid fertiliser or leaf feeder.

Germination

• 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.

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.

Germination

• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Once germination has been achieved, the seedling should be watered only when the soil has dried, as acacia trees prefer conditions that are somewhat dry. However, if allowed to become extremely dry, acacia trees will begin to lose their leaves. Striking the right balance may take a bit of trial and error, but acacia trees are quite durable and should not suffer much from the process.

Germination Tip

If, after soaking the seed overnight, 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 above

Germination

• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Once germination has been achieved, the seedling should be watered only when the soil has dried, as acacia trees prefer conditions that are somewhat dry. However, if allowed to become extremely dry, acacia trees will begin to lose their leaves. Striking the right balance may take a bit of trial and error, but acacia trees are quite durable and should not suffer much from the process.

Germination Tip

If, after soaking the seed overnight, 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 above

Germination

• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• If the seed has not softened and expanded during the soaking, pierce the seed coat with a blade, being careful not to damage the internal parts of the seed and re-soak the seed again.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.

Germination

Germination period 15 to 90 days

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place a seed onto the centre of expanded peat pellet, leave the seed on the surface of the pellet, do not cover the seed as Ficus seeds need light to germinate.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, preferably in an area where it gets sun with temperatures between 25 to 30 Celsius to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist and doesn’t dry out. Best to water from the bottom by putting the water in the tray. when full absorbed remove excess water. Not advisable to water from the top as the seed must not be disturbed.
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted and roots are visible, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed or level with the soil.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or table in front of a window with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• After about 3 to 5 months buy a pottery bonsai pot or a 15cm x 7cm plastic round flower pot and use this as a training pot.
• Remember feed with a liquid fertiliser or leaf feeder.

Germination

• 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.

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.

Germination

• 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.

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.

Germination

• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place bonsai soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• It can take wisteria seeds 7 to 10  days to germinate.

Seedling Care

• Grow the seedlings under bright, sheltered conditions, indoors or outdoors.
• Water when the soil dries out on the surface. After watering, empty any collected water from the drip tray, they should not sit in water as Wisteria do not enjoy having “wet feet.”
• When the seedling is over 10cm tall, you can plant into a larger pot – not a bonsai pot at this stage – but a standard garden variety plastic pot, using standard bonsai soil.
  You do not need to remove the seedling from the peat pot, plant the entire peat pot and seedling into the new pot, the peat pot will break down and work into the bonsai soil.
• Fertilise the seedling every 3-6 weeks, depending on the condition of the plant.