Starting an Acacia Bonsai from Seed, April 2016

[@ichoudhury007]

I'll be back in 20 years to see your progress.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

See you then!

[@ichoudhury007]

Are we there yet? :p Just wanted to also let you know, great fan of your video and learn a lot from all of your videos! Thank you!

[@VitoFrazier]

MrChoudhury I grow my 🌿 about 22 years and he is about 30 cm long 🎄

[@ichoudhury007]

Impressive! (Major commitment for sure. My Oldest tree is approximately 15 years old) and counting :)

[@jonahwaltz5417]

dang

[@satansamgaming]

I tried this method of clipping bellybutton of seed for my Alzibia plant. It worked my seeds sprouted within 24 hours. I’m a beginner and i want to learn bonsai making. This could be my first step. Thank you sir. ❣️

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Glad you had success, thanks Prem!

[@cnabraga]

I'm a seeds bonsai grower myself and enjoy very much to see every seed sprouting, foreseeing a wonderful bonsai tree to become.

[@ap3885]

I just got into Bonsai and it’s true what you said. Their is something special about growing it then just buying it. I guess because you’re in the journey with then from seed to fully grown.

[@adrianflo6481]

so true, Terrence mcKenna talks about when you grow psychedelic mushrooms you gain the same wisdom from cultivating and taking care of them as you do when you eat them later. In the case of the acacia it contains a large amount of dmt too.

[@anarchist_parable]

I feel like bonsai is supposed to be a labor of love and patience and buying them defeats the purpose to me.

[@ap3885]

@@anarchist_parable update 2yrs later. The ones I started from seed died lol. My first time getting into it. I’m guessing I didn’t properly winterize them. Some made it but following year they didn’t make it. I at least have an appreciation of time love and work it goes into it. Still recommend you experience from seed first. Getting them to adult was hard though for me. I’ll give it another shot someday but I did buy a grown one and having fun with that one, pruning it and shaping it. Creating a landscape feel to it. That part I’m enjoying.

[@domenickbarone]

Thank you Nigel, I really enjoyed that video after a stressful day of work. Your Enthusiasm for Bonsai is contagious. I love the meticulous detail you put into your work. I hope you have success with the ones that sprouted. Best wishes

[@omietopi]

I hold my breath all along. So glad that many seeds sprouted and maybe some more will come to life. Three years ago I planted some acacia seeds and only one made it. Today it’s already quite a nice little tree I’m very proud of. I loved the video. Thank you Nigel 😊

[@TheBonsaiZone]

The seeds were amazing, the trees are growing well and are slowly beginning to look like small Acacia trees!

[@laurenfuerst8802]

I love how detailed your video is! It’s perfect for a beginner like me! I just got my first group of seeds for growing bonsai- I’m excited to start this, and now I’m more confident in what I’m doing thanks to you!

[@gabriellecardin1498]

I just love the way you interact with your bonsais! you and your bonsais are the incarnation of nature's peaceful and patient love.

[@animon87]

I can see the excitement in your face. And that's infectious. Thanks.

[@samreynolds3702]

I just recently have gotten into the bonsai world and your videos are so educational and give me a new sense of confidence that I can grow bonsai as well! After the military I've needed some sort of productive and less destructive hobby and I feel like this is going to be very thereputic for me. Thank you!

[@raulcollado9419]

I've just collected some baby acacias and put it overnight in water. Pity sometimes they lose so many roots in the pulling that they don't survive. Nice to see you that touched with the gift, Nigel! It's very interesting that either Acacias or Jacarandas grow in this same southern latitude as it is Nico's and mine: SouthAfrica and Argentina. Sending seeds abroad is not that easy here (you need to fill in a lot of documents) but I'll see if i can send you something! You're always an inspiration, Niegel. Nice to follow your work.

[@marksuson5347]

I am really excited to see this journey. I just started 3 Pin Oaks that sprouted from acorns just outside my office. I rescued them before they were mowed over. Acacias are an incredible species of tree and I can't wait to see the results in a few years. Just don't stop making videos.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

+mark suson Keep the squirrels and chipmunks away from your acorns and good luck with them!

[@christielogan5247]

I would love to take this journey myself one day. I had to smile at the end when you mentioned your excitement. I live in Minnesota and I have to say that down here we have a similar display of excitement, one that not everyone is able to appreciate :)

[@bearbenton5945]

You know, you've inspired me to get a bonsai. I stumbled upon your channel by accident, but I'm addicted. Your passion for bonsai has inspired this in me. Thanks, man! Much love from Tennessee.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, very nice to hear, and happy growing in Tennessee!

[@bearbenton5945]

I bought a golden ficus. It ended up being perfect. It has flourished since it got here. I have already introduced moss to it, with the help of your videos. I already have a great idea for it, and have since shaped an orange sapling into a bonsai with great success! Thank you so much. No matter how hard those college exams get, I know I always have at least 10-15 mins of relaxation time just watching my new trees develop. Since I discovered bonsai a few months ago, it has been a life changing experience. Can't thank you enough, friend!

[@worldonedge]

Thank you for the awesome instructions . I harvested some acacia seeds in the wild. Using your method I tried to germinate three. All three have sprouted

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Awesome, nice to hear! A long journey ahead for them!

[@RankedZero]

Really looking forward to seeing the progression of these trees!

[@ameliaschneider8148]

Thank you very much for that video, learning about the art of bonsai with you, got my first seeds, so thank you again for the videos, pleasure watching your channel

[@ebony2269]

i love seeing them germinate day by day, hardly anyone shows this in their videos and it’s truly interesting

[@ockertoosthuizen5381]

I'm pretty much willing to bet money that is what we know as a camelthorn tree. Its a very sought after tree and it's illegal to cut them down becausethey grow so slowly but the seeds you can pick up the the millions under a single tree. In the wild they grow very slowly but if you plant them and give them normal water they grow surprisingly quickly. I planted about 20 around my farm and some of them grew more than a meter in 1 season.

[@tainton1]

Hey Ockert - thanks for this info. I want to propagate Acacia Caffra (Haakdoring/Hook Thorn) as I believe they are very popular and sell easily. But I have been told they are difficult to cultivate, and the the seeds must be soaked overnight in boiling water. Any ideas on a better way please?

[@chricky119]

Ockert Oosthuizen can u mail me a camel thorn seed?

[@procowtipper1]

This a great video! You did a really great job explaining everything. Much better than the instructions that came with my starter bonsai kit haha

[@cheyennestols5430]

Very cool to stumble on this video and have you mention South Africa - as it's where I'm from and currently live. Awesome!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Awesome, I hope you enjoyed the video, here is the latest update on these trees.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXyZdqeKd6iKhs0

[@keithbelles5856]

I'm just starting this hobby and have enjoyed watching many of your videos so far. I look forward to learning more from your channel

[@soraiadrummond]

Thank you so much for this! Yes, this is my beginning and for sure I will be around here!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Wonderful Soraia!

[@kristisheridan2969]

I just bought some bonsai seeds and I can't wait to use this method 😀

[@n8tyler]

Great information and narrative Nigel...Its always a pleasure to watch your videos and continue to expand my Bonsai knowledge...Thank you very much for sharing thoughts and expertise...

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Many thanks

[@internetcitizen6029]

Great video! I just subscribed to you today while looking up bonsai tree stuff. Your enthusiasm is infectious!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

+La Mode Operandi Glad to have you, I hope you enjoy the hobby!

[@devinm.2398]

Nigel Saunders, The Bonsai Zone I have looked at this video and saw it is from 4 years ago! How are the trees doing?

[@danielleavenworth9257]

I'm starting my first bonsai right now using acacia. It's going to take sooo long haha but can wait to see it come to fruition.

[@livyrachel4058]

Update ?

[@LawrenceViljoen]

Thanks for this video - I stumbled on this after researching growing my own bonsai acacia from seed. you just beat me to it by about 4 months. I am pretty certain those are paperbark acacias - I have a few of them in my garden and they are iconic african bushveld trees. I have grown plenty of these seeds and just leaving overnight in boiling water gives me about 75% success rate. If anyone is interested - I can send them some of these seeds - I have millions in my garden!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Hello Lawrence, I would love to start some paperbark acacias! Trees from far off lands make bonsai extra exciting for me. If you can send me an email to... thekwbonsaisociety@gmail .com I'll send you my address, thanks so much! Nigel

[@katekonetsky5937]

Lawrence Viljoen Hello, could you send me some of those seeds? I am very interested in growing these bonsai trees! my email address is: [e-mail] if you could email me we could talk further.. Thank you so much!

[@gerardohidalgo2919]

Hello Lawrence, If you have some more of those paperbark acacias I would be happy to take some off your hands! I want to start transitioning into growing bonsai from seeds and would be extremely grateful! Email: [e-mail]. Thanks again! -Gerardo

[@standupfirst]

Hey Lawrence, I'd love to get some of your seeds to grow a bonsai too :D I hope you don't get too many requests... email: [e-mail]

[@MikeyDunn]

My trident maples, sugar maples, norway spruce and a lone common juniper have all been grown from seed. I find it a lot more enjoyable than buying young trees, but there's also plenty of frustration too! Just started another attempt with various pine seeds (Austrian black, Mugo, and Stone pine), not had much luck the last few times.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

+Mikey Dunn Whenever I'm out for a walk, I look for seeds on suitable trees for bonsai, most don't make it to a bonsai tree, but every now and then, one makes it. That one little success, keeps me planting seeds! I planted about 100 Chinese elm seeds and got one that sprouted last spring. It's going into year two and looking good so far. Not the Elm forest I imagined, but it will do!

[@Mammalbonsai]

Sir I have also Acacia seeds some planted but now I will also use your method . Thanks

[@fridafeline]

I really enjoyed this video. Was a pleasure to watch and thanks for going into details

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, the trees are all growing really well and I'm enjoying the process from seed to bonsai!

[@man_vs_pantry]

I grew up seeing these trees. I grew up in mombasa man.

[@ANlMOSlTY]

I'm awake at 4am watching a man plant a tree I've never seen

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, you can follow the trees on the playlist here.... kzbin.info/aero/PLQouTWwmTQowwywh_Pt_rQsYszrUZPd_o

[@gvee5019]

Hi Nigel! I think the seeds you have here are Acacia Xanthrophloea. Family: Fabaceae: Mimosoideae. Fever Tree in English. And called a Koorsboom in Afrikaans. I'm currently soaking about 10 seeds for Bonsai. Thanks for a great video!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I hope your seeds grow well, thanks!

[@gvee5019]

I hope so too. You've got me so excited about planting Bonsai. I've watched a ton of your videos today already. I went out and bought a Juniperus x Pfitzeriana and also collected a small Ficus from my own garden for planting. I'm new to Bonsai growing and enjoying the experimenting. Thanks so much for all your knowledge. Your videos are fantastic.

[@dkstott29]

Back to enjoying older video's ❤❤😊😊

[@dhalmjr]

Great video as usual! I would love to see more about gathering trees in the wild to bonsai! Keep them coming ! Thanks!!!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

+David Halm Jr The club is going on our annual collection trip next weekend. It is a wonderful place and the owner has given the club permission. I'll make another of the day.

[@Rizon1985]

5:57 I hoped you were going to say eat the seeds and recover them from your next poop.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I love bonsai, but no that much!

[@claricetgc]

Found a random seedling in my pot of veggies. Someone told me it might be from the acacia family .... and then I found this video. Cant believe I'm raising a tree. Hope it survives. Now I want a bonsai too!

[@la-kv2jr]

Oh, I just saw your playlist for this 💓

[@EternaI_A]

How long will it take, since its small does it take a lot less time than a real tree? How many years will it take to be the size of a bonsai? Or will it only take a few months?

[@wynandz]

Hi Nigel, would love to see an update on the Acacia Bonsai

[@deedeemooreco.2304]

Thank you for this. I just got some seeds to try and germinate. Blue spruce, willow, acacia and a few others. I didn't scar them and I didn't put them in water, just medium. Talk about good timing lol.

[@deedeemooreco.2304]

How about stratification? Will that help?

[@deedeemooreco.2304]

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stratification_(botany)

[@emmitstewart1921]

+Dee Dee Moore Not for tropical plants. Stratification duplicates the conditions of a temperate zone winter, and not even all temperate zone plants need it.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

+Dee Dee Moore Good luck, I hope they germinate and grow!

[@ΓρηγόρηςΑλατάς]

The side that Nigel cut and the green started to grow should face down the soil ?

[@man_vs_pantry]

To see a miniature version ugh. My heart aches to realise how short our lives are man damn...

[@christophervandermeer182]

Fun video, so enjoyable watching seeds germinate. I'm surprised your success rate was so low, but I suppose you've got enough material to work with.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

+Chris Vandermeer My guess is that it is too humid in the plant room and soaking them overnight and placing them in wet sand was overkill. Luckily, I did get just enough to germinate!

[@christophervandermeer182]

Yes that is something to consider, I wonder if that may be playing a part in the poor germination of my vegetables...

[@jamiemead6985]

I'm excited to see what they look like years from now. You should make an African desert type forest with them. I have a question, with the Scottish moss will the roots get tangled with the tree's? what's the best way to see if they need water since I can't really see the soil? thank you for informing all of us with these videos plus there fun to watch! lol

[@BonsaiJCan]

Great video, I've been looking around at info regarding planting my bullhorn acacia seeds and this should help!

[@edennnn8468]

This is so wholesome ☺️

[@growingthings6232]

very cool Nigel the little buggers have a long journey but a good one ahead of them a life of pampering lol

[@TheBonsaiZone]

+Growing Things I'm growing things too! Some might say they are in for a life of torture

[@growingthings6232]

only Nay Sayers would say torture definitely pampering

[@leannekelly2033]

I'm growing some at the moment on my kitchen window they nice and green I don't know what to do with them next do they stay inside do I re pot them ?

[@avalon9373]

hi, very nice and informative videos, greetings from italy

[@jonlaycock326]

Greetings fellow Canadian.. Thank you for the great video . amazing explanation and detail .. Glad to know it can grow here in Calgary .. Looking forward to trying to grow it

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Hello Jon, the Acacia trees did well once again this winter, I didn't think they would be as easy to grow in our climate!

[@toothlesstheruthless]

Hey Nico. Nice sending some S.A. seed there. Greetings from South Africa! I have never done anything to an acacia seed. Just stuck it in the soil and watered.... And this week after 6 years I lost half of my beautiful tree thanks to a scale infestation. All that's left is my sacrifice branch.... like wtf...lol

[@TheBonsaiZone]

The Acacia trees are doing well and getting ready for their 5th summer!

[@kyleernsting7885]

Can you do this with any seed? I followed instructions on the box for my seed starting kit and it so far only my Black Pine has made it threw the soil. It seems my wisteria has rotted apart, my acacia seeds are still looking the way they did when I first put them in soil about 3 weeks ago

[@tfoot99]

Hey! The scarification of seeds is supposed to be done on the round side, at least this is the way I do it ! The round side makes the ends of the first leaves the plant uses to start growing. If you scar these, the only thing it might do is they maybe a little smaller, but if you touch the root beginning, this might not even have the seedlings sprout at all. Just wanted to share some knowledge, and please correct me if I'm wrong !!

[@buttonman6262]

I’ve cold stratified them in the fridge for 8 weeks and now the instructions in the grow kit I bought says to put them outside? Should I? Just a bit worried outside in the UK will be too cold!😬

[@A.M.E.R.I.C.A2008]

Just got my first Bonsai. Now o want more like yours

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Happy growing!

[@AlandosAnjos83]

Nice vídeo thanks for share! cheers from Brazil.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Alan, cheers!

[@fronbogi5048]

I just started some Acacia and they got big pretty quick after the last couple months and its 2021 now as I am writing this is there an update on any of the trees that you planted at that time?

[@meryemb1180]

Hi, i m glade to watch the acacia germination seeds, it was fun and rich of information. Thanks I wanna to add an other scarification technic of acacia seeds by using acid (95%) imbibition and for incubation duration it depend of the acacia species

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, a good technique! The trees are outside in full sun now and growing like weeds again!

[@meryemb1180]

Nigel Saunders, The Bonsai Zone cool 😊

[@emilyrwarrenew]

Do you know how I can separate out seedlings? I have a starter pot of bonsai seedlings with 10 growing seedlings and want to find out if separating them is possible. Any tips would be helpful!

[@janbasson5653]

Hi. Nigel. Just watched an old video of yours planting Acasia seeds. Can you show us how are they doing. I also planted seeds 5 years ago and have 3 still alive turning them into bonsai. I am from South Africa

[@elmasa-onoy9242]

Ive more or less a hundred of bonsai... Balete tree rubber tree... Been crazy of it for more than 20 yrs now

[@tomweber8729]

Hi Nigel . A special gift indeed , can't wait to see how many grow . I'm in New Jersey could I purchase a few in the future .

[@TheBonsaiZone]

+Tom Weber Hi Tom, I don't think I could ship a live plant across the border, but I did find a place in the States that sells Acacia seeds, prices seem really good... www.seedman.com/acacia.htm

[@tomweber8729]

+Nigel Saunders good morning Nigel , I kind of figured the border would inhibit something like this . I appreciate the lead on where to get seeds here . Thank you , enjoy your day .

[@markmondrinos7721]

Thanks Nigel. Informative and relaxing as usual.

[@pratikrd2]

Hi..I need some help please ! I have started with a horse chestnut bonsai and the seeds have sprouted now. The tree is now about 15 cm tall but I am quite unsure when should I start nipping it off ! I am worried if I cut the top..would I end up killing the tree !

[@stephangriesel9408]

Hello Nigel. Just curious.. How is the trees looking now. And what was the best methods?

[@wesleyphillips3211]

They look like Monkey Thorn , which is one of my favorite here in Cape Town. Would love to see a Jacaranda tree in bonsai form.

[@engindzhanhalmi769]

Im 17 years old and i started to be interested in this kind of art! I want to ask for some kinda a tips for starting my bonsai tree! I ddidn't knew anything but i red some websites and i got idea! But can someone lead me to somewhere or anything like tips? I will love feedback! Thanks!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Check out Graham Potter's videos..... kzbin.infovideos There are lots of bonsai blogs on the web, just keep studying all you can and work on lots of trees!

[@alexhandzhiev]

I`m 32 ... and I think my I should have started doing this long time ago... snowboarding too :(

[@ericdunlop4780]

+Alex Handzhiev get out on that snowboard, best advice from a lifetime rider. helmet end wrist guards, don't chase perfection, feel the enjoyment and flow in every turn. The rest will sort itself out. I am also just discovering bonsai (and gardening) at a similar age. Just watching the daily progression of my seedlings and cuttings is really exciting for me.

[@mathdst6545]

oh i love it! It's kind of an asmr video..... soft scratching.... you know.....

[@aweekinmyaquarium8662]

Wonder how these paper bark thorn trees are doing.

[@delacruzangelo3155]

i excited to see the progress ,update video please

[@TheBonsaiZone]

An update will be coming! They need pruning!

[@giacomokaswaba3257]

Thanks Nigel ,).

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Giacomo, the trees are growing well this year, it will be time to trim soon!

[@bonsaigardenwithmarksander968]

Hi Nigel, that’s fantastic that is a nice lot of seeds. I’ve got a few of these and are about 4” inches tall. When do you pot them on please. Love your videos. Greetings from Curry Rivel in England.🙏🏻🧘🏼‍♂️🎋🧧

[@rodcameron6648]

Thank you nigel i enjoyed the video 1 question are you not meant to give the seeds a winter as the tree seed only germinate after they have experienced a winter

[@mkbs913]

all the best for your 14 Acacia trees from seeds

[@TheBonsaiZone]

+Madesh Kumar B.S So far the little Acacia trees are doing well, they have about 6 sets of leaves on them. They will be going outside soon.

[@nikolaik.4149]

10/10 would watch again.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you!

[@dahveed1024]

what type of sand did you use to cover the seeds with?

[@jamestropicals8262]

Any sand works

[@DirtyRascal]

Hi, I want to ask you what kind of soil you use?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I am using 1/2 perlite and 1/2 turface. I will also add 10 to 20 percent composted pine bark. All the materials are sifted to remove the fine particles, so I get 3 to 4 mm particle size. This soil requires careful watering and fertilizing as it can dry out fast on a hot dry day.

[@54Dogstar]

I'm guessing those are Fever tree seeds, I've collected identical ones and have a few seedlings. They are water loving trees and they develop a green bark. Vachellia xanthophloea.

[@MrKingKJ]

Wow been 5 years any update?

[@goldensteam6169]

I would like to know about growing maple bonsai aswell as I do have the seeds would you help pretty please

[@zackau9807]

I saw you're later acacia video first, so when I saw this one I thought it was ironic you noticed the been soup smell and was a little worried by it, it probably means there growing well

[@jakobvause233]

As a person wanting to start growing a bonsai tree for the initial part to help the seeds plumb as you put it would cold water make a difference

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I think warm water is preferred, but both will work fine as long as the seedling gets warmth from the sun after planting .

[@infinimetrical]

I'm here due to possibly being interested in growing a Bonsai. I'm hoping to get a Bonsai seed from Above Ground Level Discs due to ordering a Hemp Glow Bonsai disc from them. (They name their discs after trees, and they send a corresponding seed with the disc you order.)

[@aaronspam]

Hi! I’m wondering what happened to the seedlings after 2years? ❤️😊

[@TheBonsaiZone]

They are growing strongly, you can follow their progress on the playlist... kzbin.info/aero/PLQouTWwmTQowwywh_Pt_rQsYszrUZPd_o

[@aaronspam]

Ohhh so nice! Im so excited to grow one but I’m sacred to grow one. Any tips or advice what should i grow first?

[@whatpricechannel]

good

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you!

[@Lauradawes1]

Was there any update 🤩

[@tainton1]

Hey Nigel....thanks for this great video! I see that you posted it three years ago. Have you done any followup videos as those tiny seedlings should have three years growth by now? Would love to see how much they have grown. Oh and if you want tree seeds from South Africa just ask - we have thousands of trees to choose from.

[@piyalimandal8231]

Does this cutting method apply for other Acacia seeds eg Acacia mangium

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Any seeds that have a water proof coating will need to have the outer layer scratched to let the water soak into the seed. I'm not sure about Acacia mangium, but I don't think it would hurt to scratch the outer layer of the seed just in case.

[@brianramirez8255]

I wish I would have known about bonsai when I was in high school.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Better now than never! Thanks Benji!

[@justelle73]

Hi can we see the acacia trees, i just watched your seedings being planted

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Check the latest video, i show them near the beginning, the trees with the male elephant!

[@tofucube7703]

If only I had a time traveling delorean, then I can travel a few decades to see the progress

[@najls3733]

is it possible to use cat sand as soil? not easy to get bonsai soil in norway, not possible to bring in the country... or should i just use regular soil? got me some black pine seeds :)

[@ryanflood5515]

When should you separate them? I have a starter kit with a few seedlings (3 months old) in each pot. Pots are approximately 3-4 inches in diameter

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I would wait util the trunk is getting a little woody so the roots are strong enough to re pot. Maybe wait another few months?

[@ryanflood5515]

@@TheBonsaiZone thank you for the advice, much appreciated!

[@rickstreeart2594]

great video brother, I guess there was no stratification period for these seeds? I have tried maples and pines and only had a few come up and then die, but after watching this you inspired me to pursue it again. thanks brother and have a grow day!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

+rickstreeart I've also had some disappointing crops from seeds, some seem to either sprout or not. Luckily most seeds are free and it's not much trouble trying. I'm going to try growing some trees from hardwood cuttings this year, something new for me!

[@ryryy7005]

15:19 either that's root rot or you have your soil to wet.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes, I think the soil was a bit too wet, thanks!!!

[@Jasonlol73]

Hello is there any websites you guys recommend to purchase seeds from?

[@wildstomper6232]

What ground should I use? A basic compost or dig out some out of my garden?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I would mix up a bonsai soil, you will get a nicer root system develop in this type of mix.

[@wildstomper6232]

@@TheBonsaiZone Thanks for replying! My juniper seeds and acer(red) are coming this Monday, maybe I'll succeed. Thanks again :) Happy growing!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Best of luck!

[@rabelaninemurunzini2732]

How is it going?