Bonsai Boy's Professional Bonsai Soil - 2 lbs. (1 Qt.)

by Bonsai Boy

Product Features

• 2 lb. bag
• Professional bonsai soil

Product Details

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• ASIN: B0009TRITS
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,429 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

Those who practice the fine art of bonsai have known for years the very special qualities that professional bonsai soil imparts to soil mixes. Its unique properties help provide free passage of air and water to root systems while significantly reducing soil compaction. This unique bonsai soil is produced by expanding and vitrifying selected shale in a rotary kiln at temperatures in excess of 2000 degrees F. This process makes the soil sterile and environmentally inert. It is a natural non-toxic, highly absorbtive ceramic granule with a generally neutral PH. It is dimensionally stable and will not degrade like other amending products. There is no need for it to be re-applied year after year. A good bonsai soil profile is approximately 25% water, 25% air and 50% solid particulate matter. However, when soils are compacted, an imbalance occurs. Solid particles are pressed together, and water and air are squeezed out. With less pore space, soils become too dense for the movement of air, water and nutrients, and the favorable environment for the beneficial microbial activity necessary in a healthy growing medium, is lost. Our professional bonsai soil absorbs excess water during rain or watering, then slowly releases this excess water as the soil dries acting in effect like a time release capsule. Use as a blend with your soil mix or by itself.

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars bonsai soil, June 2, 2010

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John Q. Weimer "Johnny Q" (snohomish, wa) - See all my reviews
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at first I felt ripped off because everything I ever read said bonsai soil should be peat, loam, and crushed granite. well all this is, is crushed granite, but I will say it does work for some applications for quick drainage for example I have Chinese elm outside and it rains alot here so it's perfect, I never have to water. but be weary other apps

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not sure if this was the right soil, May 8, 2011

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I received the soil and transplanted my gardenia bonsai and noticed that the little tree was doing less well day after day. In hopes of trying to revive it I transplanted into regular soild. I'm not quite sure if this soil was for juniper and pine type bonsai and I mis-used it or if there was another problem. I'm not sure if my bonsai will make it or not but I am a beginner with bonsai trees.

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!, January 24, 2012

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My bonsai was ready for a new pot and the transition was made much easier by Bonsai Boy. To say that this soil is amazing is an understatement. It came with a very detailed slip informing me of the process taken in order to create the soil I had received. The care they took in ensuring the safety of my package was very much appreciated, as well!