DESCRIPTION:

This special cultivated form of the fan maple brings Japanese flair to your garden. The red Japanese maple is characterized by its intricately lobed leaves. The foliage remains a constant dark red during summer and turns a vibrant bright red in autumn. Due to its multifaceted appearance, it is particularly well-suited for training and cultivation as a bonsai or as a pot plant. The Japanese maple is native to East and West Asia. It grows in shrubby areas and hedges, on fresh to moist, acidic to neutral, nutrient-rich, sandy to loamy-humus soils in sunny to lightly shaded locations with cool summers. It is mostly frost-resistant.

CULTIVATION:

Indoor cultivation from seeds is possible all year round. Generally, the seeds are cold germinators and must be stratified (cold-treated). To do this, place the seeds in a moist mixture of sand and seed-starting soil and store them in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 weeks (the longer the better, but under no circumstances in the freezer!). During this time, the soil must not dry out and must be kept constantly slightly moist (no waterlogging). After stratification, plant the seeds about 1 cm deep in a mixture of sand and seed-starting soil (alternatively: sowing soil, potting soil, or coco coir). At temperatures of 22-25°C and with consistent, light moisture, the seeds will germinate after approx. 15 to 20 days.

A brief note on the term “bonsai seeds”:

There are no special bonsai seeds that naturally grow into smaller trees, even though this is a common misconception. Bonsai are shaped and kept small through care practices such as pruning or wiring. When we use the term “bonsai seeds” in our product description, it simply means that these seeds can be used to grow plant varieties that are highly suitable for bonsai cultivation.

Please note:
This is a natural product. Therefore, we generally cannot assume a sprouting or germination guarantee for seeds, as the conditions under which sowing was carried out by the customer cannot be assessed or influenced by us.