Potting Soil For Bonsai Tree

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.

Potting soil for bonsai tree. Contains over 28 vital trace elements and minerals that are essential for the health of your bonsai. Organic potting compost akadama pumice and lava rock. Don t make the classic mistake of using regular potting soil for your bonsai. From left to right.

Organic components comprise of conifer bark peat moss humus potting soil and any other composted material. Normal potting soil is far too dense. 3 4 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 3 5 bonsai soil all purpose bonsai tree soil mix all natural organic material great for all bonsai trees nutrient rich bonsai soil mixture 4qts. While allowing excess water to drain.

The most common components for bonsai soil mixtures are akadama pumice lava rock organic potting compost and fine gravel grit. Peat moss humus is what retains the most water and therefore should be used sparingly. Bonsai soil is a mix of 100 organic double sifted compost mulch akadama turface coarse river sand fine pine bark and frit. 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.

Conifer bark as a soil conditioner can add bulk to the mix and can retain moisture. Bonsai soil is mixed specifically for. Akadama is hard baked japanese clay specifically produced for bonsai purposes and available at all online bonsai shops.