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title: "I bought seeds to grow bonsai how do I get the trees to shape what…"
description: "I bought seeds to grow bonsai how do I get the trees to shape what wire do I need is it a certain type or can u use any"
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# I bought seeds to grow bonsai how do I get the trees to shape what…

_Posted by Planter on 2025-03-23_

I bought seeds to grow bonsai how do I get the trees to shape what wire do I need is it a certain type or can u use any

## 5 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-03-23

You can start out with aluminum, and there are different gauges. Smaller Guage, like 1mm upwards, higher Guage for thicker branches or more dramatic bends. As they get thicker you may need to change from aluminum for a stiffer metal.

### Just a guy commented on 2025-03-23

When the tree sprouts I would wait a year for wiring.

### Michelle’s Hobby commented on 2025-03-23

Wow! You got the seeds to grow? That’s great! I bought a kit from Amazon and only one seed grew then turned downward and died. I got another kit from TEMU. I’m kinda scared to try again.

#### Planter replied on 2025-03-24

Sadly I haven’t grew them yet I just want to know stuff before they start growing

#### Michelle’s Hobby replied on 2025-03-24

Let me know when you go for it. I’d like to see how it goes

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