Taxodium Distichum 'Bald Cypress' Seeds
P0020S
Regular price $6.65Cultivate your mini bonsai forest with Taxodium Distichum 'Bald Cypress' seeds! These seeds grow into a classy cypress that is a must-have for any bonsai enthusiast.
Germination Rates: These germination rates are lower than usual, often 60% or less
Instructions:
We recommend using the following to sow the seeds:
Stratification is highly recommended for these seeds, you can plant in moss in a bag or in the planter and put in the fridge for up to 3 months. After stratifying, put in a warm spot like a heat mat >70F and with grow lights or indirect sunlight and in a greenhouse. Monitor the soil(checking ~once a week) to make sure it remains moist and that the humidity dome has condensation.
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2026 growing season.
About the seeds:
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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germination time |
1-3 months |
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depth |
1/8"-1/4” |
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spacing |
1-2 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 |
cool, temperate climate |
About the Plants:
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description |
tall conifer evergreen |
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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 >100 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 1/2 coconut coir or peat-based potting mix or 1/2 sand |
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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 |
