How did I get my bonsai starter kit seeds to sprout?! I started this little project experiment in mid February, I was given the starter kit as a gift for Valentine’s Day! This one particular seed sprouted in the video is called “ Blue Jacaranda” • I used the peat moss soil it came with and mixed it with a bit of perlite to start. • I didn’t use the pots they came with, only because I prefer clear pots. I ended up using a 1 inch pot to germinate the seeds in. • I potted up the soil and put two se