Growth Media for Bonsai | Bonsai Potting Gravel
Growth media for bonsai should contain sphagnum peat moss and coarse perlite in equal quantities. A good basic mixture consists of one-third clay, one-third humus, and one-third sand.
Bonsai trees can be planted in a soil mixture with smaller lava rocks or lava sand – in even in one larger rock as a container. Note that lava rocks and lava sand are not intended for a sole ingredient for potting bonsai, but as an additive to your current bonsai tree potting media.
Lava rocks are great for planting bonsai trees because they come in many different sizes and are a planting medium that will not break down, are non-toxic and are completely re-useable.
Important! Never use aquarium gravel to dress your Bonsai tree, as it's laiden with chemicals that will harm your bonsai tree.
At The Pond Shack, we know our bonsai and we know what type of potting gravel, top dressing and other rocks are best for each and every bonsai tree. Call 845-304-2183 or stop by to find out what types and styles of bonsai we have available at The Pond Shack (at Down to Earth Nursery, 1040 Route 45, Pomona, NY 10970). (at Down to Earth Nursery, 1040 Route 45, Pomona, NY 10970).