Potting Soil For Bonsai Trees
Peat moss humus is what retains the most water and therefore should be used sparingly.
Potting soil for bonsai trees. To go into further detail. 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. Don t make the classic mistake of using regular potting soil for your bonsai. This process makes it ideal for water retention aeration and root development.
Akadama is hard baked japanese clay specifically produced for bonsai purposes and available at all online bonsai shops. Organic components comprise of conifer bark peat moss humus potting soil and any other composted material. Bonsai soil is a mix of 100 organic double sifted compost mulch akadama turface coarse river sand fine pine bark and frit. Conifer bark as a soil conditioner can add bulk to the mix and can retain moisture.
That said here are guidelines for two types of soil one for deciduous trees and one for conifers. Bonsai soil is mixed specifically for. Normal potting soil is far too dense. Contains over 28 vital trace elements and minerals that are essential for the health of your bonsai.
While allowing excess water to drain. For deciduous bonsai trees use 50 akadama 25 pumice and 25 lava rock. From left to right. Organic potting compost akadama pumice and lava rock.
The bonsai soil mix we offer is carefully blended and sifted to remove dust. For conifers use 33 akadama 33 pumice and 33 lava rock.