Our new 'Sekka' bonsai is a super dwarf Hinoki Cypress cultivar not widely available outside of Japan. This variety's unusual foliage responds to trimming by developing into a very dense; compact form. 'Sekka' stays and requires minimal effort to maintain its shape. Winter hardy to 20 degrees with protection and happiest in temperatures below 90 degrees. Ideal with 8" Humidity Tray. Container color and shape varies
Outdoor bonsai include evergreen varieties like pines and junipers as well as deciduous varieties like maples and elms. All outdoor bonsai are hardy and require seasonal change. Upon receiving your bonsai, it is best to acclimate it in a shady area for one week. All outdoor bonsai prefer morning sun and afternoon shade. Patios, decks and balconies are great areas to display your bonsai during the growing season. Outdoor bonsai can be displayed indoors, but only for short periods of time. You should never leave your bonsai inside for more than five days.
WATERING PROPERLY
Watering properly is critical to maintaining a healthy bonsai! Outdoor bonsai are watered according to the season. Outdoor bonsai should be watered daily in the spring, summer and fall. In the winter you will not need to water as frequently. However, you should never let your bonsai’s soil dry out. Water your bonsai properly by using a watering can or hose attachment that has a fine-spray nozzle. You should thoroughly soak your bonsai’s soil. Water should be running out of the drain holes. Misting foliage periodically is recommended, but should not be considered watering. General care is also important to maintaining a beautiful bonsai. Bonsai should be periodically trimmed to keep their miniature shape. To best understand trimming and wiring techniques, we recommend purchasing an instructional book.
REPOTTING
Your bonsai will need to be repotted every four to five years. It is necessary to repot your bonsai when its root system becomes pot bound. Repotting outdoor bonsai should be done before new growth appears during late winter or early spring. Make sure you are using a good bonsai soil when repotting since regular potting soil will compact and inhibit proper drainage. We recommend waiting at least one growing season before repotting your bonsai to make sure it is well established.
FERTILIZING
Fertilizing bonsai is required. Most water-soluble and time-released fertilizers work very well when used as directed. We recommend using slow-releasing organic fertilizers for more mature specimen bonsai.
INSECTS & DISEASES
Insects and diseases can attack bonsai just like any other plant. Inspect your bonsai regularly. A brisk spraying of the trunk and foliage periodically will help keep your tree clean. If any problems appear, most garden centers have products available for treatment.
WINTER CARE
Outdoor bonsai need to experience winter dormancy and should remain outdoors in the winter. Nevertheless, the root systems of outdoor bonsai need protection from extreme winter weather. You should “Heel-In” your bonsai by covering the pot and soil with pine needles or mulch when temperatures approach freezing. We also recommend protecting your bonsai from extremely cold winds by placing it against the south side of your house. In areas that have extremely cold winters, bonsai can be protected in garages, sheds, cold frames or basements. Contact a local bonsai club for more advice.
Rest assured that your tree will reach its destination well hydrated and securely packed. The base of each tree is wrapped in plastic to retain moisture and to prevent any topsoil from spilling during shipment. Trees are wired to the pot, placed inside a double-walled carton for protection and secured with proprietary packing systems to keep them from shifting during transit.
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Your bonsai tree has been grown in a state-of-the-art greenhouse under precisely controlled conditions to achieve optimum health. Your order will be carefully wrapped in a custom
designed shipping carton and delivered with detailed care instructions. If, for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your tree or with our service, please notify us within 30 days of receipt. We will correct the situation to your satisfaction.
Very nice bonsai in a pretty pot. Arrived in perfect conditions.
4/5
BrooksideAug 14th 2023
Nice Specimen
The tree we received was much larger (~17") than we ordered. It is much less shaped than the above picture. The tree trunk is 3/4".
It's a nice looking tree with a minimal amount of dead growth.
The tree was well protected in it's very large shipping box. The pot was securely fastened to a styrofoam base. The soil in the pot was completely covered with no spillage during shipping.
Overall, I am quite satisfied & look forward to helping shape this tree into a nice bonsai specimen.
4/5
RichardJun 3rd 2023
tree
Nice enough tree, but arrived pretty beat up with broken
branches and dirt all over the shipping box, lost about half of the soil and poor thing had roots exposed and drying out. Hope it recovers, looks like it might have a shot. Shipper was harsh on the box, not Brussels fault. The shipping was speedy and reasonable. I have bought more than a few tree's from these folks and am always pleased.
5/5
JohnnyJun 2nd 2023
Sekka Hinoki Cypress
Wonderful bonsai. Much better than the photos. The Sekka I received is fully developed fourteen inchs tall with a nice fat trunk that is almost an inch in diameter. Professionally wrapped and packed with care. An overall amazing purchase. Highly recommend!
5/5
Michael J.Apr 11th 2023
Why did I wait so long!
I’ve been waiting on making a purchase from Brussels for a while now, and wow was that a mistake. I was calling myself shying away from such a large almost big box feel I was getting from Brussels. But after seeing some trees that were purchased there, and consistently seeing Brussels trees showing up on Facebook bonsai auction pages selling for double to triple what you could get them from Brussels for I couldn’t resist anymore. I bought the $69 they choose it Sekka and a $169 Specimen Sekka and let me say I thought the $69 one was the specimen when I unboxed them! Then I saw the specimen Sekka lol. If it would of been the specimen tree I wouldn’t of thought twice it was that nice. I will be back for more! Don’t get ripped off on Facebook Bonsai Auctions with the grossly overpriced crap people are selling on there get it from a reputable and respected seller.
3/5
Michael GuainoNov 21st 2022
Sekka Dwarf Hinoki Cypress
Although the tree looks healthy with a fairly nice size trunk, I can't believe how poorly the initial styling was done. Naturally an upright forming tree, the tree I received has a very unsightly (poorly executed) bend in the trunk, actually making it difficult to style down the road.
5/5
Ray MartinOct 7th 2022
Sekka
The Sekka is absolutely stunning, perfect. It arrived earlier than expected in packaging that is the best in the business. I'll be back for sure.
5/5
Edwin MendozaSep 16th 2022
Sella Hinoki Bonsai
The tree arrived in perfect condition and it looks even better in person. The staff always does an amazing job packing everything with care. Thanks!
5/5
Travis BairdSep 12th 2022
Perfect tree
Perfect tree, great price, looked better than the picture, second great transaction with Brussels
5/5
Barbara Sep 1st 2022
Sekka Hinoki bonsai
What a beautiful little bonsai! It is easy to care for and came carefully wrapped and in perfect condition!