Bodhi Tree (Ficus religiosa), packet of 100 seeds
$4.95
Family: Fig (Moraceae)
Hardy to Zones 10 to 12
(Peepal, Pipal) Tropical tree native to India. Seed came from progeny produced by the tree under which Buddha obtained enlightenment. Very rare. Correctly identified (see leaf form). Robust plant is an excellent potted plant for indoors. Needs bright light, warmth. They are a fine find for blessing your tropical, greenhouse, or sunroom garden. Sow seed warm and in the light. Barely cover with soil and tamp securely. Greenhouse or light room best. Seedlings actually do develop quite quickly into sturdy saplings. Keep as a potted plant or plant outdoors in the tropics.
100 seeds per packet, open pollinated, untreated, NO GMO’s
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Susan James –
I’d love to plant a Bodhi Tree on my 45 degree slope, but I read somewhere that they can grow to 100 feet? Can I tame it to 8-10 feet. And will it grow on a slope with clay/rock soil? My property used to be a Quarry. But I have a thriving raised bed vegetable and medicinal herb garden. Thank you.
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Richo Cech –
Hi Susan,
Thanks for writing! I guess you know that bodhi tree cannot withstand frost. Yes, these grow very rapidly in both height and girth. However, they are also used extensively in bonsai, so this tells us they can be kept trimmed down to any size. What I would recommend is to prune on an ongoing basis. They don’t really do well when allowed to grow tall then cut back to the stump.
Richo
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Susan James –
thanks for that information. I live in Northern California Z9, and yes we get lots of frost in Winter. I guess it wouldn’t work to grow the Bodhi on my slope. I could pot it and place it inside my shade cloth structure where there is protection from frost, but the soil gets cold. thoughts?
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Richo Cech –
hi susan,
Thanks for staying in touch. Tropical conditions are maintained by keeping temps above 55 degrees F. Cold soils can cause deterioration of tropical plants. Best to read the “Bodhi Tree” Monograph in “Growing Plant Medicine Vol 2.” Richo
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thenaekedgardener –
Hello friends,
Starting hot chili peppers in my warm pocket (pants), could say “hot pocket”!
Richo, hi I would love to spread tropical blessings about in as many gardens as possible with blessing of Buddha.. do you ship to puerto rico with success and chance? Otherwise another route goes…. happy planting
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Richo Cech –
Hi Nake, We’re happy to ship to Puerto Rico. Plants can be problematic since the post may go through non-us territory to get there, but seeds are no problem. We recommend Aji amarillo. richo
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thenaekedgardener –
Kept reading first sentence over and over ocd style! Still reading it, wow super..
USPS shouldn’t have this issue vs fed-ex or ups (not a doctor).
Though I suppose things can get a mix up through logistics, into the inspection of re-entry to further flow forward for destination upon arrival.. .
Have, and want most Aji peppers (pepper-peppers). Definitely a good abundant selection of mainly flavoring style peppers regardless of heat though highly variable; Aji’s.. look for Zest. something like life. . Blessings to whom will receive.. let life be enchanted, thee upon times three. . .. . .
Thank you friend, will stay in touch -Nake [jimmy burgers!]
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Michael Westerfield –
Several years ago I received a packet of Bodhi Tree seeds from your company. The seeds sprouted well and eventually I potted up a number of seedlings and gave them to a number of friends. I kept one for myself, putting it outside in the warm weather and bringing it inside in the Fall. It grew extremely well and I have to keep it pruned down to get it inside the house. It is now quite large enough to meditate under. [See photo]
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Elaine –
Hi there, I would like to buy the bodhi tree seeds. Just a question. I would like to find out more information on how do you know the seeds r from the original bodhi tree which Buddha obtained enlightenment at? If true, I am so grateful for that. Thank you so much, looking forward to your reply!!!
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Richo Cech –
hello elaine, thanks for wanting to grow the bodhi tree. We were able to obtain this strain in the good old days, before governments shut down seed trade. One of the most important aspects of working with spiritual plants is their ability to bolster our faith. I’ll let the plant do that, as much as I, humanly, might try to bolster your faith, it is actually impossible to do this, faith bubbles up from within. richo
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charlesbadenna (verified owner) –
I received my seeds quicker than expected. Can’t wait for these beauties to poke their lil heads out. Will update.
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Nic Redfern (verified owner) –
Hi, I just received my seeds – very excited thank you I’m wondering if I can plant them indoors in New Mexico in the winter.
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Richo Cech –
Hi Nic, Thanks for staying in touch. These are perennial and can be planted anytime, as long as you have a propagation setup (grow lights, fast-draining cells). I’ll be planting another flush of these very soon here in Southern Oregon, in the heated greenhouse, under T-5 lights. Richo
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Nic Redfern (verified owner) –
What’s the best soil to plant the seedlings in?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Nic, Thanks for staying in touch. The seedlings of Bodhi Tree are going to want the same conditions as are needed for germination of the seeds–a rich but fast-draining medium, warmth and strong light. There’s an extensive monograph on this in my upcoming book “Growing Plant Medicine Vol 2” but in the mean time we would recommend mixing pumice, sand and compost in equal parts and keeping the plants in the greenhouse or under the T-5 grow light at 65 degrees F or warmer. Richo
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Nicole –
Wow. I thought I’d have trouble with these so I planted the whole packet. I had so many I had to sell and give away a lot by fall. Haha. Very nice plants and if you forget to water them sometimes they come right back lol.
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Tim (verified owner) –
I had good luck sprouting these. They took a little while, but grew rapidly once they finally emerged. I gave most of the seedlings away but one that I kept is about 16” tall and seems healthy. This one plant is well worth the cost of the seed pack, and I still have about 90 seeds left.
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