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expiredphoinix | Staff posted Feb 21, 2026 8:31 AM

PLANTMEW 5 Tree Beginner Bonsai Starter Kit w/ Tools & Seeds

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KML Trading Co. via Amazon has PLANTMEW 5 Tree Beginner Bonsai Starter Kit w/ Tools & Seeds on sale for $19.17 - $1.92 (10%) off when you 'clip' the coupon on the product page = $17.25. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.
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About this product:
  • 5 unique Japanese bonsai seeds included
  • Kit contains soil, planters, pruning shears
  • Ideal indoor gardening for all skill levels
  • Detailed guide for easy bonsai growing
  • Compact size fits various living spaces

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    • This offer matches our recent front page deal from January 2026 which earned over 25 thumbs up.
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KML Trading Co. via Amazon has PLANTMEW 5 Tree Beginner Bonsai Starter Kit w/ Tools & Seeds on sale for $19.17 - $1.92 (10%) off when you 'clip' the coupon on the product page = $17.25. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.
  • Note: You must be logged in to clip coupons; coupons are typically for one-time use.
Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • 5 unique Japanese bonsai seeds included
  • Kit contains soil, planters, pruning shears
  • Ideal indoor gardening for all skill levels
  • Detailed guide for easy bonsai growing
  • Compact size fits various living spaces

Editor's Notes

Written by jimmytx | Staff
  • About this Store:
  • Additional Information:
    • This offer matches our recent front page deal from January 2026 which earned over 25 thumbs up.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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You are lucky if the seeds will grow.lol
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Feb 21, 2026 10:20 AM
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SiennaCrown2328Feb 21, 2026 10:20 AM
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You are lucky if the seeds will grow.lol
Feb 22, 2026 12:59 AM
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BeniskickbuttFeb 22, 2026 12:59 AM
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If people arent fond of this deal, whats a good way to start bonsai? I have some indoor hours plants and wanted to try my hand at a bonsai that I could potentially hand down one day.
Feb 22, 2026 1:07 AM
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Dealfinder19921019Feb 22, 2026 1:07 AM
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Quote from Beniskickbutt :
If people arent fond of this deal, whats a good way to start bonsai? I have some indoor hours plants and wanted to try my hand at a bonsai that I could potentially hand down one day.
I actually got one of the bonsai kits 2 out of the 5 grew. However I was able to transfer the multiple plans from the 2 that did grow. Ended up with 4 plants
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Feb 22, 2026 1:08 AM
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IndigoWinter2667Feb 22, 2026 1:08 AM
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Quote from Beniskickbutt :
If people arent fond of this deal, whats a good way to start bonsai? I have some indoor hours plants and wanted to try my hand at a bonsai that I could potentially hand down one day.
Not by doing something like this, is extremely difficult to grow a tree from seed, and thats just to get a seedling, not even the bonsai process.
Your best bet, buy an already grown one and learn to care for it. Next step would be air layering to make your own (Google it), not starting from seed.
Feb 22, 2026 1:19 AM
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iWaifu5906Feb 22, 2026 1:19 AM
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Quote from SiennaCrown2328 :
You are lucky if the seeds will grow.lol
Can confirm, I bought this exact item in January and have yet to see any signs of life.
Feb 22, 2026 1:19 AM
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TheSamsquanchFeb 22, 2026 1:19 AM
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Quote from SiennaCrown2328 :
You are lucky if the seeds will grow.lol
I got one of these kits in the past and nothing happened. I'd be wary about any kit at this point.
Feb 22, 2026 4:26 AM
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reffmanFeb 22, 2026 4:26 AM
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Quote from IndigoWinter2667 :
Not by doing something like this, is extremely difficult to grow a tree from seed, and thats just to get a seedling, not even the bonsai process.
Your best bet, buy an already grown one and learn to care for it. Next step would be air layering to make your own (Google it), not starting from seed.
^^^^This is the way^^^^

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Feb 22, 2026 7:20 AM
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fancypants3000Feb 22, 2026 7:20 AM
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None of my trees grew. I'm still sad about it.
Feb 22, 2026 2:44 PM
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maxinuxFeb 22, 2026 2:44 PM
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Quote from SiennaCrown2328 :
You are lucky if the seeds will grow.lol
That's funny, 3 of 4 of mine are sprouting right now, just have to follow the directions.
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Feb 22, 2026 2:45 PM
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maxinuxFeb 22, 2026 2:45 PM
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Quote from iWaifu5906 :
Can confirm, I bought this exact item in January and have yet to see any signs of life.
3/4 of mine are, just have to follow the very specific directions
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Feb 22, 2026 5:19 PM
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reffmanFeb 22, 2026 5:19 PM
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Quote from maxinux :
That's funny, 3 of 4 of mine are sprouting right now, just have to follow the directions.
Kinda bold to suggest that others are simply not following the directions...
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Feb 22, 2026 7:57 PM
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ClassReptiliaFeb 22, 2026 7:57 PM
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Quote from reffman :
Kinda bold to suggest that others are simply not following the directions...
It's not being bold as they were just providing their experience with this product. Many people think they follow directions while not monitoring important parameters like temperature, temperature fluctuations, amount of light, soil moisture control, etc. It can be tough to get many types of plants to grow from seeds when you "follow directions" but don't realize you may be sabotaging the process. Many (maybe most) reviewers show the kit placed on a window sill. This is a major problem in most houses as that is where the temperature fluctuates the most. Also, seeds don't need sunshine/light to sprout (germinate). People "think" they are helping the seeds while actually preventing them from sprouting.
Feb 22, 2026 8:31 PM
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reffmanFeb 22, 2026 8:31 PM
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Quote from ClassReptilia :
It's not being bold as they were just providing their experience with this product. Many people think they follow directions while not monitoring important parameters like temperature, temperature fluctuations, amount of light, soil moisture control, etc. It can be tough to get many types of plants to grow from seeds when you "follow directions" but don't realize you may be sabotaging the process. Many (maybe most) reviewers show the kit placed on a window sill. This is a major problem in most houses as that is where the temperature fluctuates the most. Also, seeds don't need sunshine/light to sprout (germinate). People "think" they are helping the seeds while actually preventing them from sprouting.
It's bold because the commentator knows absolutely nothing of how exactly the other folks operated, the degree to which they followed the instructions or their overall knowledge of plants and growing.

You're right, it's a complex process. All the more reason to be careful about assuming exactly what people did. Simply stating they "Just have to follow the directions" is assumptive and condescending.

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