Soil types
 

Hi all.
I have a couple of bonsai's which are due for repotting, the only problem is
knowing what type of soil is best to use.

Thanks for any and all replies.

greg..

Soil types
 

Hello!
I am using packaged bonsai soil for the first time. It's gritty and
dries quickly. For many years I used a mix of sand, topsoil, and
perlite - sometimes adding peatmoss. For deciduous trees - maples
(Acer) and cherry (Prunus) - I mixed it in equal portions. For
conifers - Juniperus, Mugho pines - I added extra sand. I found the
best sand at a tool rental store - under the name 'sand-blasting sand'.
Don't remember the manufacturer (and I'm pretty sure it would be
different in your area), but it's advantage was twofold - priced at
$9.00 US per 100 pounds, and it was of a uniform size (maybe 1 or 2
mm).
Sorry I can't be of more help
Bob Campoli

Gregory & Melissa Allen wrote:
Hi all.
I have a couple of bonsai's which are due for repotting, the only problem is
knowing what type of soil is best to use.

Thanks for any and all replies.

greg..