When growing out trees in large pots for thickness... what about using root
mulch as the soil medium?? instead of using prepared bonsai soil in large
quantities (say for a five gallon planter) the mulch would be lighter....
would not compact like potting soil and provide aeration and nutrition. not
to mention it would be cheaper. i have a japanese maple that i planted in
orchid mix (very mulch like) 2 years ago... and it seems to be happy. maybe
it wouldnt allow for root ramification. (and i havent seen this maples
roots in two years either) just a thought.... for the approaching spring...
i would think it would be easier as far as watering goes too... since it
would hold water longer

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