Bonsai tree growing?

Question

my brother bought bonsai seeds and put them in that little stump a few months ago, but nothing is growing. its out in my yard, but i heard someone say you cant grow it outside, nor inside, it just depends..?

Answer 1

Visit www.bonsaisite.com/seeds.html

Answer 2

He probably bought seeds that make a small tree or a small shrub; but there is no such things as a bonsai seed.  Bonsai is a way of growing a tree/ shrub - that is to stunt its growth and training it into a shape that resembles a full size tree.  This is mainly done through cutting the main root and letting the smaller roots grow in a less-nutrient rich soil mix (dilute potting soil with sand or peat moss).  Traditional bonsai growing happens outdoors; where the tree is subjected to the same growing conditions as the real/true size tree/shrub.  Some "bonsais" that you see sold in garden stores are not really true bonsai trees - it takes years to grow them, and the ones found in garden stores usually say to keep them indoors; that means they've been grown indoors.  Depending on where you live, there could be a bonsai society that might have a Japanese garden that is open to the public; it could help if you visit one of these places, and see some good examples.