AVERGO Bonsai Tree Kit, 5 trees
A complete, giftable seed kit for patient beginners, though not every seed sprouts.
We bought Bonsai Tree Kit, 12 Unique Japanese Bonsai Trees, Indoor Starter Kit (Seeds to Trees). It's no longer documented anywhere, so this page reviews the closest well-covered match. The 12 tree kit's brand could not be located; the purchase ASIN now lists the AVERGO 5 tree kit, which Avergo sells on its own store as the NORU Bonsai Growing Kit.
The short version
- Beginners curious about bonsai
- Gift buyers looking for a hands on plant project
- Families who want a slow indoor growing project with a child, with adult help
- You want a ready shaped bonsai tree now
- You lack a warm, bright spot indoors for seedlings
- You will be frustrated if some seeds do not sprout
What owners like
- Complete kit with tools, soil and planter, so nothing else is needed to start
- Works well as a gift
- Wooden markers help tell the varieties apart
Common complaints
- Some seeds are slow or fail to sprout
- Instructions for each species could be more detailed
- Growing a shaped bonsai from seed takes several years
Based on The Avergo store product page and its jacaranda starter kit page, a KikiTop roundup of buyer feedback that did not test the kit, and a Complete Garden Guide list of beginner bonsai kits..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
- May 2026
First bought.
Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.
What it does
A seed starting bonsai kit with five tree varieties, a wooden planter box, grow bags, soil discs and mini tools; reviewed here as the AVERGO 5 tree kit in place of the 12 tree kit, whose brand could not be found.
- Everything to start seeds comes in one gift ready box
- Breathable burlap grow bags sit inside a wooden planter box
- Soak the seeds, expand the soil discs with water, sow and mist
- Bonus seed packets to cover seeds that do not sprout
- Avergo lists a 60 day return policy
A good gift for someone curious about bonsai who enjoys a slow project, since the box includes everything needed to sow and sprout seeds. The trade-off is that it starts from seed, so a shaped bonsai takes years, and germination is not guaranteed for every variety.
How it compares
Specs
- Varieties
- Five tree varieties from seed, per Avergo
- Planter
- Solid pine wood box, 12 by 4 by 4 inches
- Soil
- Coconut coir discs that expand into about 3.5 quarts
- Tools
- Mini shovel, rake, tamper and shears, plus a spray bottle
- Extras
- Burlap grow bags, wooden plant markers and bonus seeds
- Guide
- Step by step, day by day instructions
Worth knowing
- Avergo: planting is kid friendly with adult supervision, as there are small parts.
- Avergo states the bonsai varieties are ornamental.
Questions
How long until the bonsai seeds sprout?
Avergo says first sprouts can show within days, and lists 1 to 2 weeks for its jacaranda kit.
How long until it looks like a bonsai?
Avergo describes a small tree stage at around 2 months, with bonsai shape developing over several years of pruning.
Do you need to soak the seeds?
Yes. Avergo's instructions say to soak seeds before planting, for 24 hours in its jacaranda kit.
Is the kit safe for kids?
Avergo says planting is kid friendly with adult supervision because there are small parts.
Sources
- Avergo: NORU Bonsai Growing Kit by Avergo
- Avergo: Bonsai Starter Kit, Jacaranda
- KikiTop: AVERGO Bonsai Tree Kit review
- Complete Garden Guide: Best Bonsai Tree Kit for Beginners
- Amazon: AVERGO Bonsai Tree Kit Classic, 5 Unique Japanese Bonzai Trees
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.