BONSAI SOIL

The main thing to concentrate about before starting a bonsai is bonsai soil. I browsed many internet pages about Bonsai found that it is major component of Bonsai life.
                               
 There are three main components of the Bonsai soil. which are primarily used in the Japanese Bonsai soil, which are

1. AKADAMA :

                 

1. Akadama is a naturally occurring clay-like (but not clay) mineral found only in one region in Japan. It is surface mined, dried, graded and packaged. No baking or firing is involved. When wetted, it does not form a slurry like clay but forms a gritty paste.
    It is available online but very high in cost. normal clay can also be used, some Bonsai experts also recommend Cat litter. but it is up to you what is easily available to you.

2.                                                                                              2. COMPOST:

3. Compost is another main ingredient in the Bonsai soil mix. Any organic compost can be used for the Bonsai.

             

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2.    3. Perlite:

3.    perlite is used for the proper Drainage and aeration of the soil. It keeps soil loose          and keeps it from getting compact which later helps us in easy re-potting.
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5. 4. Tiny Gravel and Sand:

6. Fine Gravel is also used for the proper drainage often it is also layered at the bottom of the pot for much better drainage. 
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8. at last this is the video on making Bonsai  soil
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