Ficus religiosa (Bodhi Tree / Sacred Fig / Peepal) | 25 to 1,000 Seeds | £3.49 - £98.99

A very rare species that is grown by bonsai hobbyists, with an elegant, almost mythical, shape. Attractive heart-shaped leaves are pointed on the tips.

Ficus religiosa, the Bodhi or Peepal Tree, is sacred to both Buddhists and Hindus, having a deep spiritual significance. Buddha was thought to have been sat beneath one when he received enlightenment (bodhi).  It is such a special species of tree that it goes by a vast range of other names, such as Sacred Fig, Peepul Tree, Bo Tree, Sacred Fig Tree, Ashvattha Tree and Pipala Tree ... Just to name a few ... !! 🙃

The oldest known tree in the world is a specimen of Ficus religiosa, named Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, which was planted over 2,000 years ago (during 288 BC) at the Anuradhapura Temple, in Sri Lanka.

Within it’s tropical native regions, Ficus religiosa grows epiphytically when young - and can reach heights of up to 8 m. Native to India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South-west China, Indochina.

Grows approximately 3 ft tall when grown within a bonsai pot. For indoors growing as is frost tender.

The trees are easy to keep small (if desired) with pruning.

Makes an excellent bonsai tree as the roots are very shallow and it is easily dwarfed.

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack.

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Genus: Ficus

Species: religiosa

Synonyms:

Ficus caudata 
Ficus peepul
Ficus religiosa var. cordata 
Ficus religiosa var. rhynchophylla 
Ficus rhynchophylla 
Ficus superstitiosa 
Urostigma affine 
Urostigma religiosum

English names:  Bodhi Tree, Sacred Fig, Peepal Tree, Peepul Tree, Bo Tree, Sacred Fig Tree, Ashvattha Tree, Pipala Tree 

Plant type: Deciduous / semi-deciduous tree

Eventual height: 3 ft grown as a bonsai; generally no taller than 4-5 ft within very large pots when grown indoors

Season of Interest: All year

Hardiness: Frost tender; grown indoors / conservatory

Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Soil: Multipurpose compost, always kept moist unless during winter where the compost should be allowed to dry slightly between waterings (unless within a very warm house during winter)

Propagation methods: From seed

Ficus religiosa 🌱 Surface sow on propagation compost and cover with a thin layer of fine compost (around 1mm). Fine-mist spray with clean water daily to keep compost evenly moist and keep at 25°C (77°F). A heated propagator is ideal. Non-heated propagators can be placed within direct sunlight in a warm room to trap in heat and humidity. Approx. germination time: 2 months.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

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