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Bonsai Master, in my mind
Join Date: Feb-2005
Location: Back Home in Northern California
Country: USA
Posts: 1,635
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G'day Justin...
My take on the soil mix subject is, use the KISS principle. You really don't need FIVE PLUS ingredients in a bonsai soil mix.
Again MY take...all you need is Turface OR Profile OR OILDRI plus Pumice OR Lava Rock. And maybe a little bark, like Orchid mix. You should be able to find these products...some of them at least...locally.
My mix is equal parts of (Turface OR Profile OR OILDRI) and (Pumice OR Lava) with MAYBE a little bark...very little.
Remember, keep it simple!
My thoughts...
This is what works for me.
Pat
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BONSAI isn't about surviving in a storm, rather, how to dance in the rain.
THE ONLY WAY: Always remember, and don't ever forget, that whatever you read here is not cast in concrete... the intent of any advice is to help. In no way should you feel that I’m saying that my way is the only way…heaven forbid! I've seen far too much of the "my way or the highway" attitude in bonsai as well as in other areas of life.
Pat Patterson...Bonsai in the Greater Bay Area, Northern California
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