Bodhi Tree (Ficus religiosa), packet of 100 seeds

(5 customer reviews)

$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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  1. Question

    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

      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

    Bodhi tree

    Michael Westerfield

    I have had great success growing these seeds. Excellent germination and the trees grow quickly, their size is only limited by the container in which they are grown. They seem to do well both in sun and shade.

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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

      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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    Lisa

    How long will it takes to germinate and grow into saplings? Is it okay to start the seed in fall?

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      Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Hi Lisa, It takes about 3 years to get a bodhi tree that could fairly be called a “sapling.” Starting the seed in the fall is fine if you have grow lights or a heated greenhouse, otherwise start it in the spring. Richo

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    • Wenda

      Can this tree be trained into a bonzai or is there a different variety of this tree that is used, with smaller leaves?

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    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Hi Wenda, The bodhi tree is a natural bonsai. If you click on the photo you can read the monograph which helps explain this. r

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  5. 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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    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      We’re giving same-day turnaround on many seed orders. do not delay, the time to plant is. . . today

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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

      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

      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

    Every Seed Must Have Sprouted

    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

    Easy to germinate

    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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