Unlock the Secrets to Crafting the Perfect Bonsai Soil Mix - Expert Tips Revealed!

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How To Make A Good Bonsai Soil Mix - SUBSTRATE TABLE IN DESCRIPTION

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In todays episode Josh runs through some of the important questions you need to ask yourself to help determine the Bonsai Soil Mix you need for your trees. Josh also goes over some useful tips that will help you successfully put your trees in the best mix possible.

When it comes to Bonsai Soils its hard to say any mix is perfect or even correct, but you can try to make the best mix possible for your goals and trees.

Here is a table found from the American Bonsai Society Journal which states the Cation Exchange ( nutrient retention ), PH  and Water Retaining Levels of a few substrates, This should help you out a little bit.

Substrate                                                   CEC                   pH                  Water Retention

Kiryu River sand                                       11.7                    5                    low
coarse sand                                              0                         7                    low
Perlite                                                        1.5-3.5           6.5-7.9               low
akadama                                                   31.4               6.5-6.9               high
red lava rock  (Scoria)                            10-30?                6                     med
haydite /calcinated clay                         15-40                  7                    med
decomposed granite                              1-15                6.5-7                  med
pumice                                                      15                   7-7.5                  low
Kanuma                                                    62                     6.4                   high
Turface                                                     33                       n                     med
pine bark                                                  53-100            4-5.1                  high
charcoal                                                   +200               6.7-9.7               low
peat                                                          100-180          3.9-4.9               high

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