Potting Mix For Bonsai

At bonsai outlet we have the best bonsai soil mixes such as akadama bonsai soil which provides your bonsai with perfect consistency and nutrition every time.
Potting mix for bonsai. The organic component in an average soil mix is usually about 20 to 30 percent of the total volume. Bonsai soil is a mix of 100 organic double sifted compost mulch akadama turface coarse river sand fine pine bark and frit. Instead it will supply the tree with new nutrients that it needs to grow and flourish. Don t make the classic mistake of using regular potting soil for your bonsai.
Bonsai soil is mixed specifically for. Peat moss humus is what retains the most water and therefore should be used sparingly. While allowing excess water to drain. Mix akadama pumice and lava rock together in a ratio of 2 1 1.
The bonsai soil mix we offer is carefully blended and sifted to remove dust. Organic potting compost akadama pumice and lava rock. Although there is some merit to the argument the preference among most bonsai growers is to include something in the finished soil mixture which at least looks a little like dirt. Bonsai soil mix premium professional all purpose sifted and ready to use tree potting blend in easy zip bag akadama black lava pumice charcoal boons mix 1 25 quart.
The most common components for bonsai soil mixtures are akadama pumice lava rock organic potting compost and fine gravel grit. Potting soil will add bulk to. Re potting your bonsai will not keep it small. Akadama is hard baked japanese clay specifically produced for bonsai purposes and available at all online bonsai shops.
Bonsai trees don t grow in the potting soil normally used for other potted plants which is designed to retain water and be a dense source of nutrients. From left to right. To go into further detail. Contains over 28 vital trace elements and minerals that are essential for the health of your bonsai.
Promotes excellent drainage water retention this mix is used by bonsai professionals around the world and has been found to drain well while holding the proper amount of moisture that bonsai need. Non organic mix this mix is real bonsai soil and is made up of primarily non organic components no dirt bark mulch etc. Normal potting soil is far too dense. This process makes it ideal for water retention aeration and root development.