1 tan packet of 100 Metasequoia Glyptostroboides 'Dawn Redwood' Bonsai Seeds (care guide included)
Metasequoia Glypstroboides
*Important: These seeds are tricky to germinate and have low germination rates on average(as low as 5%)! Make sure to follow all the steps and potentially get more than 1 packet*
About the seeds:
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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germination time |
1-2 months |
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depth |
1/8"-1/4” |
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spacing |
1-3 seeds per nursery pot or greenhouse tray cell |
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recommended planter |
2"-4" nursery pot or greenhouse to start (no terra cotta) |
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time to maturity |
several years |
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seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
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method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
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temperature |
70F - 85F |
About the Plants:
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description |
tall redwood tree, thick red trunk |
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
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size of plant |
outdoors >300ft tall. As a bonsai, much smaller |
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light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
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soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
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temperature |
warm | cool |
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pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
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pests |
few pests |
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fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
Instructions:
Dawn redwood seeds have low germination rates naturally, the best setup is a greenhouse with a heat mat or just in consistent room temperature without much temperature fluctuation, and away from direct sun.
Pre-soaking for 24 hours in water can help, as well as placing the seeds in a ziploc baggie with paper towels, vermiculite or perlite in a fridge for 2-3 weeks prior to planting can benefit the germination rates.
Once the seeds germinate, start removing the humidity dome, then make sure seedlings are getting a good amount of light, under grow lights or a bright windowsill.
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2023 growing season.
