Bonsai trees have been described as "living art" by everyone from ancient Chinese and Japanese horticulturalists to present-day TikTok gardeners. And with over 553 million views on the platform, it’s clear the bonsai tree is having a major comeback with plant lovers this spring.
The goal of bonsai gardening is to create miniaturized representations of the tree in its natural habitat. Be forewarned, practicing this advanced indoor gardening technique yourself is not the easiest thing to do, but by no means is it impossible. And that’s why Amazon is letting brave green thumbs test out the ancient art form with this $29 DIY Bonsai kit.
The gardening set comes with everything you’ll need to grow your own bonsai trees, including seeds, peat pots, nutritional soil discs, plant markers, mini gardening tools, and even a wooden flower box to display your new prized possession. For a fraction of the price of a single full-grown plant, you can cultivate five different bonsai varieties: Black Pine, Maple, Acacia, Wisteria, and Judas Tree.
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Unlike succulents, cherry blossom bonsai trees require constant monitoring, watering and misting to ensure optimal growing conditions. Those who dare to grow them will need patience—and a lot of it. After soaking your seeds for 24 hours, you'll need to place them in a wet paper towel in your fridge for at least four to eight weeks. And keep in mind, Bonsai trees tend to take at least three years to sprout fully.
The bonsai tree brand 9GreenBox says, "Some seeds can take months to germinate, and just the preparation can be a long process. Patience is a required virtue to grow these bonsai. Some bonsai seeds take an especially long time, so dedication is a must."
While bonsai trees are not recommended for novices, they’re a fun challenge for experienced indoor gardeners looking to level up their collection of house plants. And it goes without saying, that at $29 on Amazon, they make an exceptional last-minute gift too.
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Sarah Maberry is a Firstfinds Commerce Writer at Hearst Magazines, covering trending products in fashion, beauty, lifestyle and beyond. She’s obsessed with being the first to wear, try, watch and buy what’s going viral.
