Description

Pack of 25 fresh seeds of Ficus religiosa (Bodhi Tree / Peepal Tree) – with full instructions for germination

A very rare species that is grown by bonsai hobbyists, with an elegant, almost mythical, shape. Attractive heart-shaped leaves are pointed on the tips

Ficus religiosa, the Bodhi or Peepal Tree, is sacred to both Buddhists and Hindus, having a deep spiritual significance. Buddha was thought to have been sat beneath one when he received enlightenment (bodhi).  The oldest known tree in the world is a specimen of Ficus religiosa, named Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, which was planted over 2,000 years ago (during 288 BC) at the Anuradhapura Temple, in Sri Lanka

Within it’s tropical native regions, Ficus religiosa grows epiphytically when young - and can reach heights of up to 8 m. Native to India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South-west China, Indochina

Grows approximately 3 ft tall when grown within a bonsai pot. For indoors growing as is frost tender.  The trees are easy to keep small (if desired) with pruning.  Makes an excellent bonsai tree as the roots are very shallow and it is easily dwarfed


Growing Details


Size after 10 years: 3 ft grown as a bonsai; generally no taller than 4-5 ft within very large pots when grown indoors

Plant type: Deciduous / semi-deciduous

Hardiness: Frost tender; grown indoors / conservatory

Soil: Multipurpose compost, always kept moist unless during winter where the compost should be allowed to dry slightly between waterings (unless within a very warm house during winter)

Propagation methods: From seed

 



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