
1 tan packet of 100 Ulmus Parvifolia 'Chinese Elm' Bonsai Seeds(care guide included)
Ulmus Parvifolia
About the seeds:
difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
germination time |
2-4 weeks |
depth |
1/8"-1/4” |
spacing |
1-3 seeds per nursery pot or greenhouse tray cell |
recommended planter |
2"-4" nursery pot or greenhouse to start (no terra cotta) |
time to maturity |
several years |
seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
temperature |
temperate climate |
About the Plants:
description |
tall tree with delicate leaves |
difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
size of plant |
outdoors >80ft tall. As a bonsai, much smaller. |
light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
temperature |
warm | cool |
pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
pests |
few pests |
fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
Instructions:
Stratification in a fridge for 2-3 weeks is recommended but optional. Plant in a greenhouse, put on a greenhouse >70F and under grow lights or by a windowsill with indirect sunlight. Make sure humidity dome has condensation, if not, the soil may need to be watered or the greenhouse needs to be moved to a warmer spot.
The seeds germinate relatively quickly, keep the seedlings well-watered and warm and once they reach ~6", you can repot them.
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2023 growing season.