Akadama Bonsaijirushi 3-6 mm

Akadama Bonsaijirushi is a high quality Japanese granulated clay, renowned for its ability to retain water and nutrients while providing excellent aeration. This substrate is particularly suitable for bonsai and plants requiring an optimal balance between humidity and air.

Uses: Akadama Bonsaijirushi is used as an amendment in bonsai soil mixes. It is also suitable for other potted plants that require a well-balanced soil structure, ensuring healthy and robust growth.

Recommended plants: Bonsai, orchids, tropical plants requiring a good water/air balance.

Properties :

• Good water and nutrient retention capacity
• Stable particle size, does not decompose quickly

Benefits :

• Promotes a good balance between humidity and ventilation
• Helps maintain a healthy root environment, essential for bonsai
• Reduces the risk of root rot by effectively draining excess water
• Improves soil structure, facilitating root penetration
• Does not rise to the surface like perlite, ensuring even distribution in the substrate
• Its ability to retain nutrients allows regular feeding of plants, improving their growth and health
• Suitable for long term use, reducing the need for frequent repotting

Additional Information for Ornamental Culture:

• Akadama is particularly valued in bonsai cultivation for its ability to provide an optimal growing environment, balancing water retention and aeration.
• It can also be used for other potted plants such as some orchids and tropical plants requiring a well-balanced substrate.
• In horticulture, Akadama is recognized for improving the overall structure of the soil, facilitating root growth and plant health.
• When combined with other amendments like pumice or Kyriu, it improves the overall performance of the mix, creating an ideal growing environment for various ornamental plants.
• Its granularity allows easy handling and reduces the risk of damage when maintaining plants.