Bonsai Soil Mix Ready to Use Tree Kit Lotus Seeds for Planting in Water Bonsai
Description
| Item model number | PBS01 |
| Product Dimensions | 12 x 8 x 3 inches; 4.63 Pounds |
| Liquid Volume | 2.4 Liters |
| Item Form | Pellets |
| Brand | NOVA-TERRA |
| Manufacturer | NOVA-TERRA |
- TAILORED FOR BONSAI SOIL - This soil, with ideal support, moisture balance, and drainage, nurtures bonsai seeds, plants, and trees. Add this soil to your bonsai training pots for a great result and easy use with bonsai tree soil mix ready to use.
- PERFECT BALANCE MIX - This Premium Soil Blend ensures the beauty and longevity of your Bonsai. Contents include a harmonious blend of Calcined Clay, Limestone Pearock, Pinebark, and Red Lava Rock.
- FREE 2 oz bag of Bonsai Fertilizer pellets inside your bonsai soil – Get one bonsai fertilizer free, the ideal bonsai mix for your bonsai starter kit. This do not contain bonsai fertilizer liquid. Find this bag inside your bonsai tree soil.
- FOR ALL BONSAI PLANTS - Our bonsai soil mix ready to use fits great in a pot for bonsai pot mix and with any bonsai, including juniper bonsai tree plant. In your bonsai tree pot, add sacred bonsai bowl lotus flower seeds to form bonsai trees soil.
- BONSAI SOIL MIX READY TO USE - Bonsai soil mix ready to use suits your bonsai pot, bonsai kit, for bonsai lotus flower seeds or anytype of bonsai. It requires bonsai pots with drainage tray and bonsai wire kit to complete the bonsai potting mix.
- SEAL TOP STANDUP BAG - Packaged in a convenient re-sealable bag for effortless storage.
- SATISFACTION GUARANTEE - Our soil mix is 100% MADE IN THE USA. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, we can arrange a refund or replacement as quickly as possible.
Product description
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Free Fertilizer
Every bag includes a FREE 2 oz time-release bonsai fertilizer pellets—no extra purchase required. This all-in-one solution delivers nutrients gradually, promoting healthy roots and vibrant foliage right from Day 1. Treat your miniature trees to the care they deserve!
Hermetic Closure
Our bonsai soil comes in an airtight, resealable stand-up pouch that locks out moisture and preserves soil integrity. This innovative barrier packaging shields your mix from humidity fluctuations, extending use by weeks and maintaining peak nutrient performance. With easy-zip access, you’ll enjoy fresh, ready-to-use soil every time—no waste, no fuss!
High Quality Formulation
Our bonsai mix features Calcined Clay for long-term stability and moisture retention, Limestone Pearock to buffer pH and supply calcium, Pinebark (pre-composted) for organic matter that enhances soil structure, and Red Lava Rock to prevent compaction and boost drainage
Conserve Moisture
Good moisture retention in bonsai soil ensures that tiny roots receive a steady supply of water between irrigations, preventing stress and foliage drop while avoiding the extremes of drought or waterlogging. Our Bonsai Soil delivers this balance through Calcined Clay, whose microporous granules absorb and slowly release water without compacting the mix.
Bonsai Japanese Maple
apanese Maples demand a sharply draining, slightly acidic mix to mimic their forest‐floor roots. Our Calcined Clay provides stable moisture release, Pinebark adds gentle acidity, Limestone Pearock buffers pH around 6.0–6.5, and Red Lava Rock prevents waterlogging—together creating the ideal substrate for vigorous leaf color and delicate roots.
Bonsai Saihoji
Saihoji‐style bonsai (moss‐covered pots) require a medium that holds just enough moisture for the moss layer while draining excess water quickly. Calcined Clay regulates moisture for both tree and moss, Pinebark fosters beneficial microbe activity, Limestone Pearock maintains stable pH, and Red Lava Rock ensures continuous aeration—keeping roots and moss healthy in humid displays.
Bonsai Arce
Deciduous maples (“Arce”) share requirements with Japanese Maples but often need slightly coarser drainage. Our Calcined Clay mimics Akadama’s water‐holding traits, Limestone Pearock delivers calcium, Pinebark supports structural integrity, and Red Lava Rock guarantees uncompromised drainage—perfect for robust root development in cooler seasons.
Bonsai Jacaranda
Jacaranda bonsai thrive in tropical‐style, fast‐draining soils to prevent root rot. Red Lava Rock and Calcined Clay create stable pore space and moisture regulation, Pinebark adds organic texture, and Limestone Pearock buffers pH—delivering the aeration and nutrient balance Jacaranda needs for lively blooms and lush foliage.
Practical Advice
Regular Rotation
Rotating your bonsai twice weekly ensures even sunlight distribution and prevents the trunk and branches from bending toward one side. This practice avoids weak or dying back branches on the shaded side and encourages balanced ramification all around. Trees positioned near walls or on tiered shelves especially benefit from regular rotation to receive uniform light Bonsai Empire. Aim to turn your bonsai 180° once per week or 90° every few days based on light intensity. Frequent rotation also gives you the opportunity to inspect every side for pests, disease, and styling needs.
Seasonal Watering Adjustment
Your bonsai’s watering frequency should reflect its growth cycle and local climate. During spring and summer’s active growth, water daily or more often when temperatures rise and new shoots appear. In autumn, cut back to watering every few days as growth stabilizes, and in winter limit it to once a week or only when the soil is nearly dry. Use the “chopstick test” or a finger probe to check that two-thirds of the soil is dry before re-watering. Our Bonsai Soil’s mix of calcined clay, limestone pearock, pine bark, and red lava rock holds just enough moisture in hot seasons while draining rapidly in cooler months to prevent root rot.
Strategic Defoliation
Defoliation in early summer—after new leaves have fully hardened—forces a fresh flush of finer growth, reducing leaf size and increasing branch ramification. You can perform partial defoliation by removing shoots on the top half to curb growth there while leaving the lower canopy intact, restoring balance to the silhouette. Only defoliate healthy, vigorous trees and avoid the technique on specimens weakened by repotting, pruning, or disease. After leaf removal, place the tree in light shade and hold off on fertilization until new foliage emerges to minimize shock. Strategic defoliation also exposes branch structure, making wiring and styling more precise.
Components
Calcined Clay
Beyond Turface, we include a specially sourced calcined clay that mirrors the properties of traditional bonsai Akadama. These ceramicized clay granules absorb water, expand slightly to hold moisture, and then contract to release it, providing a self-regulating hydration cycle. They enhance cation exchange capacity, retaining nutrients for plant uptake, and create permanent pore space to maintain soil aeration and prevent settling.
Limestone Pearock
Limestone Pearock consists of crushed, calcium-rich limestone aggregates. It gently buffers soil pH toward neutral, optimizing nutrient solubility and uptake. As a mineral amendment, it supplies essential calcium to strengthen cell walls and supports healthier foliage and stems. Its hard particles also improve soil structure, preventing compaction and aiding drainage in both potting mixes and ground beds.
Pinebark
What it is: Shredded or chipped bark from pine trees, available in fine “fines” or larger nuggets. Benefits: As it slowly decomposes, pinebark enriches soil structure and porosity, creating air-filled channels that improve root aeration and prevent compaction. Its natural acidity buffers pH for acid-loving species and its moisture-holding fibers moderate hydration, while also suppressing weeds and reducing soilborne disease risk as an organic amendment.
Red Lava Rock
Red lava rock is lightweight, inert, and highly porous. Its rough texture creates stable air channels in the soil, ensuring rapid drainage and preventing waterlogging around sensitive roots. It also helps regulate root-zone temperature, retaining warmth in cooler conditions. Over time, red lava rock contributes trace elements to the soil, supporting sustained nutrient availability without altering pH.
Step 1: Preparation and Review of Materials
Put on gloves and assemble a small trowel, pruning shears, and our Bonsai Soil. Select a clean pot with adequate drainage holes—mesh-covered holes help prevent soil loss while allowing excess water to escape. If you are repotting, gently remove the tree and use the trowel or chopstick to comb away old soil. Trim away any circling or damaged roots with pruning shears, leaving healthy feeder roots intact.
Step 2: Prepare the Pot Base
Place a thin layer (5–10 mm) of Bonsai Soil at the bottom of the pot to prevent waterlogging and promote even distribution of moisture. This layer acts like a gravel bed but retains some water for root access. Ensure it is level so water will drain uniformly without pooling in low spots.
Step 3: Repotting and Distributing the Bonsai Soil
Center your bonsai in the pot, orienting its best side toward the viewer. While holding the trunk upright, fill around the roots with Bonsai Soil, working the mix into gaps. Use the trowel or a chopstick to press lightly, eliminating air pockets without over-compaction. Proper root-to-soil contact is critical for moisture uptake and stability.
Step 4: Watering and Final Settling
Water moderately—enough to cause slight runoff and fully settle the soil around roots—then let the tree rest for 5–10 minutes as the substrate compacts naturally. Verify that water drains freely through the holes. Finally, place your bonsai in its ideal light and temperature zone based on species requirements (e.g., bright, indirect sun for many broadleaf varieties).
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