Those who practice the fine art of bonsai have known for years the very special qualities that professional bonsail soil imparts to soil mixes. Its unique properties help provide free passage of air and water to root systems while significantly reducing soil compaction. This unique bonsai soil is produced by expanding and vitrifying selected shale in a rotary kiln at temperatures in excess of 2000 degrees F. This process makes the soil sterile and environmentally inert. It is a natural non-toxic, highly absorbtive ceramic granule with a generally neutral PH. It is dimensionally stable and will not degrade like other amending products. There is no need for it to be re-applied year after year. A good bonsai soil profile is approximately 25% water, 25% air and 50% solid particulate matter. However, when soils are compacted, an imbalance occurs. Solid particles are pressed together, and water and air are squeezed out. With less pore space, soils become too dense for the movement of air, water and nutrients, and the favorable environment for the beneficial microbial activity necessary in a healthy growing medium, is lost. Our professional bonsai soil absorbs excess water during rain or watering, then slowly releases this excess water as the soil dries acting in effect like a time release capsule. Use as a blend with your soil mix or by itself. 2 lb bag - Shipped via UPS Ground - $7.95

C. Blend of ingredients appropriate for potting tropical and sub-tropical species. 2 lbs, $6.95. Shipped via UPS Ground - .

A. BONSAI SOIL Conifer Mix Bonsai Soil. Blend of ingredients appropriate for potting conifers. 2 lbs Shipped via UPS Ground - $7.95.

Used for all kinds of Bonsai Trees. Mix with other soils or use by itself. High fired, hard granules Medium granules - 4-8mm Imported from Japan 2 lbs Shipped via UPS Ground - $7.95.

Red lava rock (pumice stone) is imported from Israel and comes from Mount Arrat. The stone gets its deep colors from the mountain¦s natural iron ore deposits. We bore a hole in the rock and saw flat the bottom of the stone. Since lava rock is porous, it serves the same purpose as a bonsai pot. The humidity tray which is included serves as a drip tray to protect a table's surface. Shipped UPS Ground - $10.95.

Terra-sorb hydrogel is a high quality, long lasting potassium acrylamide copolymer gel in granular form that absorbs hundreds of times its weight in water and slowly releases water into the root zone for use by plant roots. Can be used for all potted plants. The use of Terra-sorb reduces watering frequency significantly and helps prevent plant loss due to drought. Terra-sorb is safe, non-toxic and PH neutral. Great for vacation trips. Remove 25% of the existing soil in houseplants and mix 1 tsp to remaining soil and water in well. 6 oz. package. 60 month shelf life. Shipped via UPS ground - $7.95