Preparing Bonsai Soil. What to use and how to do it

Bonsai Tree soil has three main qualities. It drains well, is absorbent and holds its structure for a long time. In this video, we cover what materials we use to make a bonsai soil and how we mix it.
Its mixing soil, so its not the most exciting video in the world! It is however an important part of working with bonsai and knowing how to mix good quality bonsai soil is a useful thing to know.
00:17 What is bonsai soil? What qualities does bonsai soil need?
02:06 A Granular bonsai tree soil mix.
02:37 Using a soil sieve and Pumice in bonsai soil mix.
04:53 Using Lava or pumillo in bonsai soil mixes.
06:16 Mixing bonsai soil from different components.
Thanks for watch ‪@AllThingsBonsaiSheffield‬ and please visit our website, www.allthingsbonsai.co.uk for trees, pots, soil, tools and lots more bonsai info!

[@thenaturecreater8906]

Not boring at all. Great video for beginners to understand

[@AllThingsBonsaiSheffield]

Thanks for that! 👍

[@grumpy55]

Don’t know how I’ve missed you guys, I’m always on RUclips watching bonsai channels,excellent videos 👌👍

[@AllThingsBonsaiSheffield]

Hi Mike, thanks for having a look and taking the time to pop a comment on. Adam 👍

[@Matsuba81]

Actually lads very interesting great video to watch and excellent to see what part materials you use . Great watch!!

[@AllThingsBonsaiSheffield]

Thanks very much Mark 👍

[@briankavanagh7191]

@1:37 "talking about hanging baskets" after watching the video I was thinking something more than hanging a basket 🤣🤣This is a classic Monty Python sketch, if by design brilliant if not brilliant 👍

[@AllThingsBonsaiSheffield]

Lol thanks Brian. I think!🤔 😂

[@timp1390]

Thanks for the info fellas.

[@AllThingsBonsaiSheffield]

No problem Tim. Thanks for watching 👍

[@timp1390]

@@AllThingsBonsaiSheffield would you use the same mix for slightly different plants? Say a maple and a juniper? Do I just adjust the particle sizing for plant sizing (except azalea)?

[@williammallender8391]

As ever, very useful - thank you

[@AllThingsBonsaiSheffield]

Thanks again William 👍

[@potreliefbonsaibatu5035]

Very good technique to mixed material/ingredient as bonsai media in order to make porous drainage👍💚👍💚

[@AllThingsBonsaiSheffield]

Thanks! 👍

[@simonjones686]

Another great video from you both. What happens to the dust particles Acadama, lava, pumice etc, is their a use for them, seems wasteful?

[@AllThingsBonsaiSheffield]

Hi Simon, thanks for watching again. At the moment I can’t think of a use for it at the nursery. I’ve read that it can be used in cement making. I did wonder about trying to make Keto with it. If you’ve got any ideas please let me know 👍

[@Marks_Channel]

A lovely video, do you sell the lapillo vulcanico lava rock as I cannot see it on your website.

[@AllThingsBonsaiSheffield]

Thanks Mark. Yes but out of stock. Due in very soon. This week hopefully. Adam

[@kestane123chesmo]

whats the mixture have again ? the volume in the vid was too low, what can we use instead of akadama, i cant get it here

[@AllThingsBonsaiSheffield]

Hi it was akadama, pumice and lava (lapillo) in equal amounts. You might be able to get molar clay

[@joelshack85]

Is this mix good for both junipers and deciduous trees?

[@AllThingsBonsaiSheffield]

Hi yes we use it on both. Tend not to use it on Ficus or other trees commonly grown indoors though as I find we need to hold a bit for water to combat the dryness of the air.