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I would question the mineral content and its applicability for bonsai. The really good bonsai soil building blocks are inert, meaning they are mostly devoid of "nutrients," as those nutrients are added in a regular fertilizing regime. This looks porous enough, but is aimed at underwater aquarium applications. It's emphasis on nutrient content makes it questionable. ANy other opinions on this?

$11.89 for 15 lbs online (shipping would probably double that) isn't cheap.

9-Dec-2004	#4
rockm bonsaiTALK ArchMaster Join Date: Oct-2003 Location: Fairfax, Va Country: USA USDA Zone: 7 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 4,561	I would question the mineral content and its applicability for bonsai. The really good bonsai soil building blocks are inert, meaning they are mostly devoid of "nutrients," as those nutrients are added in a regular fertilizing regime. This looks porous enough, but is aimed at underwater aquarium applications. It's emphasis on nutrient content makes it questionable. ANy other opinions on this? $11.89 for 15 lbs online (shipping would probably double that) isn't cheap.