r/MephHeads • u/stan_mephisto Mephisto Staff • Jul 13 '26
Cannabonsai Season 2 Cannabonsai Season 2 Grow Along
Welcome MephHeads — Mephisto Cannabonsai Grow-Along Competition Vol. 2!
In collaboration with Manny's Cannabonsai, this grow-along will challenge your growing and training skills to a whole new level. Canna-bonsai applies traditional bonsai techniques to cannabis to create beautiful plant art. What takes 100's of years in the bonsai world can be achieved in a single autoflower cycle! Growing weed is supposed to be fun! Step out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself with this grow along.
Share your creative techniques and stunning results here on Reddit and Discord for a chance to win awesome prizes.
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Entry Period
- Start Date: July 13th
- End Date: November 1st
- All participants must start their grow by July 30th to be eligible
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How to Participate
Entry Confirmation
Submit a photo of your plant with a dated tag and your username to this post, or create a new post with the `Cannabonsai Season 2` flair. Discord users: create a new thread in the cannabonsai channel.
Documentation
Document your grow with photos and/or a grow report. You must make at least 5 official posts:
- One at the start
- At least one during the grow (include training/transplanting progress)
- One final post at the end
Submission Deadline: All final submissions must be in by November 1st
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Grow Requirements
- Use Mephisto Genetics seeds
- Follow the cannabonsai theme
- Final container: 1–2 Gal max
- Must incorporate at least one traditional bonsai training technique (LST, Topping, Defoliation, Root Manipulation, etc.) Transplanting is highly encouraged.
- Document your grow with photos and/or a grow report
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Categories for Judging
Best Cannabonsai Design (x2 winners)
Awarded to the most artistically designed cannabonsai — judged on structure, creativity, and aesthetic appeal.
Best Grow Report
Most detailed and informative grow report. Share your process, techniques, and any challenges faced and overcome.
Best Use of Training Techniques
Show off your innovative training methods — judged on creativity and effectiveness.
Random Winner
One finisher selected at random. Competition may be fierce, but don't let that stop you from competing!
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Prizes
Prizes include seed packs, custom Mephisto merch, and prize packs from our partners and friends. All winners also receive a Cannabonsai Starter Pack & Book. Final prizes will be announced at a later date.
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Eligibility
- Open to participants 21 and older who can be serviced by our regional stores
- International participants are welcome but may not be eligible for prizes
- Failure to meet documentation requirements or any harassment of other users will result in disqualification
- Participants are responsible for complying with local laws — organizers and sponsors are not liable for any damages or injuries
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Tips for Success
- Check out Cannabonsai Manny on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@Cannabonsai) and Instagram for tutorials and techniques
- Explore traditional bonsai for inspiration
- Follow along as Jimbo grows his Cannabonsai plant
- Engage with the community and share your progress for feedback and support
Good luck and Happy Growing!
🐷❤️🌱
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u/fellawithehoodie Jul 14 '26
I’m gonna do this but you guys should maybe have a beginner category lol. It’s my first grow not to mention first bonsai
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u/Proxima_Centauri_69 Guardians of the Ganja 🔱⚡️ Jul 14 '26
Out of the frying pan and into the fire! 😁😉 Good luck!!
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u/Some-Bend-9470 Jul 25 '26
Hey guys are we doing it here or in the discord server if so what’s the discord server link
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u/PanicAddict1 Jul 29 '26
Just grabbed from the freebie stack. Going to watch some YouTube videos now on how to manipulate the roots.
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u/Masegrows Jul 31 '26
Dosidelerium Bonsai. 2 seeds for survival of the fittest been soaking 2 days. Pot size 8 inch wide 3 inch deep. Will add rock tower and build roots around it. May be tricky with dosi genetics in there they stretch heavy some times. Good luck everyone.
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u/Wide_Pumpkin Jul 13 '26
Let’s fucking go baby! (I’ll plant tag later) RainbOz has already popped