Bonsai Mix
BONSAI MIX is a substrate specially designed for planting and repotting indoor and outdoor bonsai.
Its balanced, porous structure provides effective drainage, proper root aeration and controlled moisture retention. It helps develop a healthy, dense root system while limiting compaction of the substrate and excess water build-up.
Key benefits:
- Ensures effective drainage.
- Allows proper aeration of the roots.
- Maintains balanced moisture levels.
- Limits compaction of the substrate.
- Prevents excess water from building up.
- Promotes a fine and healthy root system.
- Ready to use.
What is it used for?
Suitable for planting, repotting and maintaining different kinds of bonsai. Its specially formulated structure creates a stable, well-aerated growing environment, tailored to the particular needs of the bonsai's confined root system.
- Indoor bonsai
- Outdoor bonsai
- Planting
- Repotting
What does it contain?
Specially formulated substrate with a 2–6 mm particle size
The selected particle size creates a porous and stable structure that helps air circulate and excess water drain away.
Organic matter above 40%
The high organic matter content supports plant growth and helps create a balanced environment around the roots.
The composition of the substrate ensures controlled moisture retention, without burdening the roots with excess water.
For best performance
For planting and repotting
Cover the drainage holes of the pot with a special mesh. Carefully remove the plant from its old container and gently remove the old substrate from the roots. Cut off any dry or damaged roots. Place a small amount of Bonsai Mix at the bottom of the pot, carefully spread out the roots and set the bonsai in the desired position. Fill in with substrate around the roots and press lightly to remove air pockets, without compressing it too much.
For watering
After repotting, water thoroughly until water runs out of the drainage holes. Water again when the surface of the substrate starts to dry. How often to water depends on the bonsai species, the season and the conditions of the space. Avoid both letting the substrate dry out completely and leaving water standing at the bottom of the pot.
Amount to use
Fill the whole bonsai pot, leaving about 0.5–1 cm of space below the rim to make watering easier.
Characteristics
Physical properties
- Particle size: 2 - 6 mm
- Organic matter: >40%
- Moisture: <40%
- Porous and stable structure
Chemical properties
- pH: 5.5 - 6.5
- Conductivity: 50 mS/m