Bonsai Soil Mixture?

TreeBay

Redwood seems to like a constant level of fairly moist soil. Not talking soggy here, just pleasantly damp. It grows in cool coastal areas and that's what it's adapted to.

Your palm on the other hand expects instant drainage. I have planted palms in basically 100% sand or a mix of sand and pumice and had good results. I water every day most days spring through summer, so I need to adapt the trees somewhat to a soil that isn't going to hold too much water on the trees that can't take it.

If you use the same soil on all your trees, you may find that some dry out sooner and others stay wet too long. This all depends on what you're growing and where. But I suspect, in Florida, you will need a richer soil mix on a redwood than you would use on your palms.

I have no experience with the African trees, but I would lean toward a very free draining soil for them.

Regards,

Matt

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