Originally posted 12-21-2014
We offer two soil mixes. Inorganic and organic.
Organic is recommended for bonsai trees that are repotted every 1-4 years. Inorganic is recommended for bonsai trees that are repotted every 1-10 years.
Available in 1/4, 1, 2, 3.5, 7, 14 and 28 gallon lots.
BonsaiJack Inorganic Soil Mix 11011
Ingredients:
25% 1/4 Pumice, 25% 1/4 BonsaiBlock(calcined clay), 25% 1/4 Lava and 25% Turface.
pH: 6.7
Absorption Rate: .071 ounces per cubic inch
Evaporation Rate: 50.7% over 24 hours. 80.51% over 48 hours.
Re-water Days: 1-2
Bulk Density: .387 ounces per cubic inch
Particle Size: ¼
Inch (excluding Turface particles)
Minimum Size: 1/8th (excluding Turface particles)
Maximum Size: 3/8ths
Application: Universal mix for trees that are repotted every 1-10 years.
BonsaiJack 221 Organic Soil Mix
Ingredients: 40% Pumice, 40% BonsaiBlock(calcined clay), 20% Pine Bark Fines. All 1/4 Inch.
pH: 6.4
Absorption Rate: .077 ounces per cubic inch
Evaporation Rate: 53.24% over 24 hours. 81.8% over 48 hours.
Re-water Days: 1-2
Bulk Density: .59
ounces per cubic inch
Particle Size: ¼ Inch
Minimum Size: 1/8th
Maximum Size: 3/8ths
Application:
Universal mix for trees that are repotted once every 1-4 years.
These proprietary mixes are a result of lab testing more than 100 soil blends and aggregates. They are optimized for pH, water absorption, evaporation, bulk density and particle size. The mixes absorb a good volume of water and release more than half it over 24 hours. More than 80 percent of the water is released over 48 hours. This helps prevent wet feet and optimizes the wet / dry root cycle.