Bonsai Soil Mix Recipe South Africa

Don t mix different sizes of soil.

Bonsai soil mix recipe south africa. Lava rock retains water and adds good structure when part of a bonsai substrate. Roots can t grow into lava rock. Organic potting compost includes peat moss perlite and sand. Available in 200 ml 500 ml 1 liter 2 liter and 5 liter packs.

Soil used in bonsai is a very widely debated issue due to every hobbyist having their own recipe mix for their soil. A recipe which is composed of three quarters aggregate and one quarter organic materials will produce a mix which is good for all evergreens and most types of deciduous bonsai. Generally you will put a shallow layer of soil in the bottom of the pot put your bonsai in the pot and add the same size soil on top of the roots. Frankly speaking there is nothing like the best soil mix for bonsai.

Things needed granite grit or coarse sand loam or compost peat moss or leaf mold 2 containers 1 16 inch screen 1 4 inch screen granular fertilizer. Specially formulated for the growing requirements of bonsai trees. Elm maple or an evergreen tree e g. Soil for bonsai tree.

One person s soil composition for tropical trees may be too light or too heavy for a different hobbyist s tree. First of all you should know which type of plant you have. General mix 1 part coarse river sand silica sand or fine stone chip 2 4mm 1 part good quality compost bonsai success in southern africa. However quite often varying the components and ratios in a mix to accommodate particular varieties of plants can be a good idea.

It can be either a deciduous tree e g. When used in a bonsai soil mix it helps to retain water and it aids the roots to ramify very well.