Several years ago I wrote about bonsai soil in a post titled “All about akadama.” (If you haven’t read it, you can check it out here.) I continue to get questions on the topic so I thought I’d provide a few updates. Q. What is baked akadama and is it useful for bonsai? Baked akadama […]
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Bonsai Soil – Wholesale Orders
Availability and pricing (updated 4/21/24) Product/Brand Bag Size Particle Size Retail Wholesale* Availability Double Red Line akadama – S 14L 1/16″-1/4″ 35 27 In stock Double Red Line akadama – M 14L 1/4″-1/2″ 35 27 In stock Triple Line akadama – S 14L 1/8″-1/4″ 7/1/24 Triple Line akadama – M 14L 1/4″-3/8″ 7/1/24 Aoki Blend […]
What kind of soil should I use for my bonsai?
I hear the question a lot, and it’s a good one. In my garden, I use mixes based on the species I’m growing and my development goals for the tree. I make adjustments for the health of the tree, my budget, and the availability of the ingredients I’d like to use. If I’m working with […]
Working soil into the roots below the trunk – repotting field-grown satsuki
Satsuki bonsai are commonly bare-rooted when they are dug from the field. These trees can have lots of fine roots under the trunk that can make repotting difficult. Bare root satsuki azalea ‘Hanabin’ Lots of roots under the trunk Simply setting the tree into a mound of soil can lead to air pockets in which […]
Effect of soil mix on bulb production for Habaneria radiata
In previous posts about growing media for the terrestrial orchid, Habaneria radiata, I set up an experiment and shared some preliminary results based on observed foliar growth. It turns out that the most important measure of success was under the soil. Here are the orchids at the end of the growing season last December. Orchids in December […]