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Professional Grade
The structural foundation for your specimen. Bonsai N°01 is a free-draining aggregate blend engineered to balance moisture and oxygen. This gritty mix prevents root rot and promotes the fine feeder root ramification essential for miniature trees.
Oxygen Rich
Aggregate Mix
Description
Why BONSAI N°01?
Instant-flush hydraulic action.
Promotes fine feeder root growth.
Low CEC for precision feeding.
60+ months without compaction.
Who This Soil Is Best For…
Enthusiasts / Professional Artists
Conifers, Deciduous, and High-Value Tropicals
Moderate (Every 2-4 Days)
High (Fine Feeder Root Splitting)
Sifted Aggregates = High Gas Exchange
Designed for precision feeding. Dries in 48-72 hours depending on humidity.
Need to optimize gas exchange? Add Biocahr to your order to create a permanent, high-surface-area habitat for microbes.
Inside The Bag (The Ingredients)
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Pumice
The “Lungs”
Black Lava
The Structure
Pine Bark
The Biology
Biochar
The Habitat
BioCharge
The Fungi
How Much Should I Buy?
Fills 4-5 Pots (4″ Size) & 1-1.5 Pots (6″ Size)
Fills 2-3 Standard Pots (6″)
Fills 8-10 Standard Pots (6″)
Soil Success (The Instructions)
This soil is built for horsepower (oxygen & drainage), not food storage. Think of it like a sports car: We built the perfect high-performance engine, but it won’t run without gas. You must add the fuel.
Roots can’t digest rock. They need biology. Think of BioCharge like probiotics for your plants. It adds the good bacteria and fungi that break down nutrients so your plant can actually eat.
The #1 mistake beginners make is forgetting to feed. Plants need small, steady meals—not a feast once a year.
We automate your schedule and ship fresh nutrient packs exactly when your plants get hungry. Set it and forget it.
Us vs. Them (Why It Works)
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Technical Specs (Lab Analysis)
> 45 inches/hour (85% Water Drainage)
55% (Max Oxygen)
55% (Breathing Room)
15% (Pine Bark Buffer)
Hydrophilic (Rapid Uptake)
6.2 – 6.8 (Neutral)
< 18 meq/100g (Med CEC Rating)
< 0.5 dS/m (Safe Range)
2 – 12mm+ (Uniform)
Pumice, Black Lava
Pine Bark, Biochar, BioCharge
0.75 – 0.80 g/cm³ (Stable)
4-5 Years (Bark Decays Slowly)
< 0.5% (Washed & Screened)
0-0-0 (Neutral Base)
200k+ Water-Activated Microbes, 800 Species
Trees That Love This Mix
Tip: High oxygen promotes the beneficial mycorrhizae needed for conifer health.
Tip: Jagged particles split roots, creating the “fine feeder” system for dense leaf pads.
Tip: Prevents root rot and fungus gnats by increasing airflow in indoor pots.
Tip: The clay/lava components hold just enough nutrients for these hungry species.
Tip: Drains fast but holds enough moisture to sustain blooms without drowning.
Tip: High metabolism speed allows heavy feeding for rapid trunk thickening.
Giving Back (Philanthropy)
We plant 1 tree for every bag sold.
Partnering with local schools & gardens.
Sourced in the USA.
100% Carbon Neutral Shipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. BONSAI N°01 is double-sifted and dust-free (<0.5%). It is ready to use straight from the bag.
It contains mild organic nutrients (BioCharge), but we recommend a regular fertilizer schedule for Bonsai.
Yes. The high aeration promotes rapid root thickening, making it excellent for developing stock material.
Additional information
| Size | 2 QT |
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