The tree and pot which arrived were not the ones pictured.Also, the trunk has several indentions and rust spots from where improper wire was left on the trunk too long.I expected better.
Received pots in timely manner, packing was perfect and received in pristine condition.Highly recommend this seller.
I am not a Bonsai tree collector and perhaps this would be obvious to someone who has been into this art.However, I bought these pebbles for a different intended purpose and was unpleasantly surprised that they are very small.The picture is a magnification of what you get.In reality, the package I received was about 3" x 2" and the size of the pebbles approximately 2-3 mm or 1/8 inch or even smaller.If you have imagine the size of aquarium gravel that is fairly fine grained, you will get a sense for the overall texture that will be created.
I RECEIVED MY DESERT ROSE PLANT IN 4 DAYS, EARLIER THAN EXPECTED, AND THE HEATING PAD WAS STILL VERY WARM.THE PLANT WAS LARGER THAN EXPECTED 14" TALL. THE PRICE WAS, AS I CONSIDER IT TO BE, MUCH LOWER THAN OTHERS OFFERING THE SAME PLANT. THE PLANT WAS PACKAGED VERY CAREFULLY AND WAS NOT DAMAGED WHEN IT ARRIVED. I HAVE INCLUDED A PICTURE OF THE PLANT ON THE DAY I RECEIVED IT (DEC. 21ST) AND I WILL BE LETTING YOU KNOW WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE A YEAR FROM NOW.THANK YOU HIRTS GARDEN FOR MAKING MY VERY FIRST PLANT ORDER ONLINE A GREAT ONE.
This does not look like the picture.Buyer Beware!I have had the $10 plant for 3 months.Not worth the money.It was half dead when I got it, and the company said I could pay to return it to them, and would have to have it packaged in a certain way.Cost more to ship back.I kept it and I am still not happy.I bought a few plant from them.I have a green thumb and love house plants, but these were not worth it.This is a tropical indoor, willow leaf ficus bonsai starter tree. It is also known as a Ficus Nerifolia or Salicifolia and they are known as one of the best indoor tree types of ficus to own. All it needs to thrive is bright, indirect light and keep evenly moist, not wet or dry. Water when the soil surface is dry.
The plant you will receive is growing in a 4" pot (the middle plant above), about 7" tall, 1/4" diameter trunk, exposed roots and well branched.
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Out of 50 seeds I planted, only one has germinated.I'll know better once it gets big enough to transplant out of my bathroom.I followed the instructions to the letter, but I'm not sure how well they will grow in Illinois...
This is a nice item for the money. It turned my funny looking plant (my wife said) into a Bonsai. The only thing else that would have been nice with it would be some wire to help train the plant.
I received my wine bonsai and immediately followed all the directions given. A few days later it began going dormant at least so I thought. I figured it was due to the slight change in weather which was fine. A few weeks later I discovered it had no live roots. It was completely dead. I would expect it to live for a very long time. What was up with that?
i had the item shipped to someone in another state, so i didn't get to see the plant but she absolutely loved it.<U>CARE IS EASY!!</U> Water the whole rock once or twice a week depending on conditions. The rock may be placed in a saucer of water, thereby requiring even less maintainence. They are perfect plant rental units or decorative pieces for homes and watergardens.
Place them in a bright window, and just keep a small amount of water in the saucer. Fertilize monthly with 1/4 strength of a good quality soluble fertilizer found at your local home and garden shop.
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THIS COMBINATION OF FIVE DIFFERENT SIZES OF BONSAI TRAINING WIRE SHOULD CONTAIN EVERY SIZE (OR CLOSE ENOUGH) THAT A BONSAI GROWER WILL EVER NEED, AND IF YOU RUN LOW ON A PARTICULAR SIZE OF TRAINING WIRE IT CAN BE REPLACED INDIVIDUALLY.THE PRICE IS REASONABLE FOR WHAT YOU GET IN RETURN.
Where has this been all my life!I do a lot of gardening and there are a lot of stones that made it difficult and I usually ended up throwing good soil away with the rocks. But no more. With the soil sieve I just fill it with soil, shake it and then throw the remaining stones away and am left with a beautiful pile of clean dirt. (I know-oxymoron) It's fast and kind of fun. My only suggestion would be they make it a little bigger. Don't be misled by "Bonsai". I use it outdoors and I have multiple gardens.
IDEAL FOR SEALING CUTS IN ALL BONSAI EXCEPT FOR EVERGREENS AND AZALEAS.USE BONSAI CUT PASTE # 6044C FOR THOSE.Bonsai Cut Paste 6044c
These trays are very, very small and only a small pot will fit on them. They should not be advertised as 8 inches as they are not even close. Be sure to read the whole description, which I didn't, and I am paying for it with 6 pots under 7 inches which do not fit my plants. I feel they the title description is deceptive. Also not brown the color is black.
Much nicer than expected!Love the pot, plant looks healthy & well cared for.It was packed very well and arrived days before I expected it to...very happy!
Perfect starter tree. It is adorable and the included manual tells you the basics of bonsai. I bought this for my mother-in-law for Mother's Day, a live tree instead of cut flowers makes a great gift.
I bought this plant as "Australian Tea Tree" about 10 years ago. It's absolutely beautiful. It has dark green, needle-like leaves, tiny dark red flowers with black centers and is light and lacy, not dense. It has survived the heat and humidity; near drought conditions [I water by hose when I can.]; the light freezes we normally have; and even some more extended heavy freezes, as well. I planted it in the 'L' by the door of our brick house when I first got it. One year, it's top branch had grown past the eaves of the house, and I lost that branch to a heavy freeze, but other than that, it's been totally happy. It does not get special attention, but doesn't seem to need it, either. I bought a second one with pink flowers a couple of years later, but it did not make it through the first winter. The only difference in it's care was that it was planted in the middle of the same flower bed; not in the more protected corner. I guess that means that it could use a little winter protection here in zone 8 Myrtle Beach, S.C. I bought a plant; about 8-9 inches tall; and it is about 12 feet tall this year; slightly above the eaves, again. It is still one of my favorite plants. [I apologize if my review comes up twice; I think I lost the first one.]
New Zealand Tea Bonsai
Leptospermum scoparium 'Crimson Glory'
Attractive New Zealand shrub called the "Tea Plant" by Captain Cook because of the agreeably aromatic tea his men made from the leaves. It is hardy in zones 9-10. In cooler regions it makes an excellent patio or house plant. Whether indoors or out this unusual plant needs full sun. It is native to Tasmania, New Zealand, Australia (New South Wales). It grows 8 feet tall but can be trimmed at any height. It is even used as a bonsai tree! To the left is a gorgeous flowering indoor 'tropical' bonsai! This tree produces small pink flowers which bloom 11 months out of the year (throughout the winter).
Makes a unique Indoor Bonsai!
There is good instruction in details about how to take good care of these seeds into plants. I appreciate it because I am the first time planter of Bonsai. I follow the steps by the guidance and I hope those seeds will become a bonsai plant. If I really succeed I will come back to write my other review.
and there were absolutely NO instructions included specifically for the Ginkgo Bonsai - most importantly when and how to prune, how large it will get, etc. None of these questions can be found in books either. Currently, it is 28" tall which I consider rather tall for a bonsai I've had for less than 1 month but I don't know what to expect.The pot is pretty.
Excellent wire especially for a beginner.Pliable and easy to use.I have successfully shaped various branches of a tree using this
The shipping was super quick and the tree was nice too. But the only complain i have that brussels should include an option to buy a humidity tray with the appropriate tree. The whole convenience of buying a tree on the web is lost if you have to go and look for a humidity tray afterwards.
Highly recommended for your bonsai needs because...
The tree is lovely and has many branches to train and many buds, and was a good price.The subject I want to complain about is how it was packed for shipping:The potting dish sat in a styrofoam base which held the tree up fairly well and then the box was stuffed with "peanuts".However, the dish was not secured to the box and neither was the tree!Knowing how the mail deliverers handle packages, I'm not surprised that five WHOLE branches had been broken off because the tree bounced against the sides and most likely the top of the box!!There MUST be a better way to ship live plants!Valerie Foyle
Plant arrived in a timely fashion and in great condition. I had it growing inside for a while and it is easy to maintain. Finally decided to plant it outide and the same day my husband accidentally cut it down with the weedeater so I can't tell you how it does in the ground. I will have to order a new one. Lovely plant regardless
I purchased these seeds and have planted and almost all (18 out of 20) sprouted.They are all growing into little cypress plants.I would purchase these again from Amazon.They arrived in good condition and in a timely manner.
These seeds were purchased at the beginning of August and were immediately sowed.Five were sowed in potting soil with slight acidity (as opposed to a seeding mixture) and the other five were sowed in cotton balls.The black seeds look like round beans approximately 6-7mm in diameter.
Increasingly used as a bonsai. A tall deciduous tree to 60', hardy to zone 4; leaves ovate to 2" and in 3-8 pairs. Tiered appearance with sturdy branching.
Recommended Temperature Zone:USDA: 4-11
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Origin: China and Korea
Growth Habits: Deciduous medium to large tree, 40 to 60 feet tall and wide (12-24 m); young branches have olive-green bark; bright to dark green, pinnately compound leaves, 6 to 10 inches long (15-25 cm), 7 to 17 leaflets
Watering Needs: Little to moderate water, needs good drainage
Propagation: Seeds, occasionally softwood cuttings under mist, most named varieties are grafted
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THIS PRODUCT IS IDEAL FOR SHAPING BONSAI TREES IN AN INCONSPICUOUS MANNER AND IS AVAILABLE IN OTHER SIZES.THIS IS USUALLY THE BEST SIZE WIRE TO START WITH.YOU NEED EITHER A 14 PIECE OR 10 PIECE SET OF BONSAI TOOLS TO USE IT CORRECTLY.BOTH TOOL SETS USE THE SAME CARRYING AND STORAGE POUCH.14-pc Bonsai Tool Set Carbon Steel Bonsai Tool 10-piece Set Heavy Duty Bonsai Tool Roll 10-pocket Bag
What can I say?It's dirt, or maybe being more PC, it's soil...it showed up in a ziplock bag which meant I could reseal it, that is good...the amount of dirt was as advertized.It is a fine grained dirt and is free of rocks, etc.I added water and it became mud...so it performed well in the "add water" test.My plants seem to grow well in it, so it's does what dirt is supposed to do.
The pot arrived within a few days of ordering. I really liked the shape and color. I noticed that it did not sit well on a flat surface, so I contacted the sender. They explained that they were hand made and designed to sit on an uneven surface. They said I could return it for a full refund or keep it and receive a 50% discount. I opted to keep it and changed the place where I displayed it so it sits better. Very good company to deal with.
These germinated very quickly and easily and grew into a compact plant about a foot and a half high. The fruit taste just like regular tomatoes (i.e. not particularly sweet) and are really cherry sized.
Bonsai F1
Dwarf Cherry Tomato
This is the first time I've purchased a plant without seeing, touching, and examining it first.I was a little nervous not knowing what to expect.I was very impress with the service and quality I received from Hirt's.The plant is absolutely beautiful.I would definitely buy from them again.Informal bonsai with small, shiny dark green leaves which are thicker than the standard ficus leaf but thinner than a Jade leaf. Develops a thick trunk and aerial roots at a relatively early age. Very easy indoor care. The tree is one of the best of the ficus for indoor and tropical bonsai. It is tough, durable and responds well to normal house plant care.
Proper Name: Ficus
The plant you will receive is growing in a 4" pot, about 8" tall, 3/4 inch diameter stylized trunk, exposed roots and well branched.
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