Beginners Guide to Feed and Soil
There’s arguably no more important matter in caring for our bonsai than the feed and soil we use. We can water and prune, observe all we like but the invisible work of root care is all in the hands of our feed and soil mix. Making the right choices can go a long way in enriching the soil with the right nutrients, ensuring that water retention and drainage are taken care of and aeration is nothing we’re left worrying about. Different soil mixes can provide you with these desirable qualities. However, the right choice of soil and feed can stave off disasters like root rot or an undernourished Bonsai tree.
Here at Miyagi Bonsai, we understand that the fundamentals of plant care begin with the soil you use and the feed that compliments it. Care and cultivation are seminal for growing healthy Bonsai and that all begins with the soil mix and fertiliser. We have an extensive range of feed and soil available for you online and in our store.
Feed and Soil Favourites
If you’re looking for quality feed and soil that’s only proven popular with our customers, we would recommend the…
£3.99
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£5
This feed mix is specifically for bonsai trees with a perfect cocktail of bark, fine grit, sand and a healthy stock of nutrients. It has a brilliant capacity for aeration and retains moisture incredibly well. The nutrients in the mix can last for a month and is environmentally friendly.
This fertiliser is perfect for keeping the fertility of your soil at optimum levels. Contains fulvic and humic acids and keeps the nutrition of your bonsai tree in check. It’s easy for us to recommend this combination of feed and soil as it’s got a proven track record with our customers, keeping their bonsai trees healthy and happy.
Feed and Soil in Demand
In our experience, a winning combination of feed and soil our customers swear by would be the…
Ibaraki Akadama Bonsai Soil 2L
£8.50
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Chrystal Liquid Bonsai Feed 250ml
£5
The Ibaraki Akadama soil mix has many versatile properties that are likely the reason it has proven so popular. This soil mix can be introduced alongside other mediums including compost as well as used entirely on its own. The Akadama mix also has brilliant qualities for handling the watering of your bonsai tree. It will turn white when the tree is dry yet is also strong at both holding water and providing reliable drainage.
The Chrysal Liquid fertiliser is the first choice bonsai feed in the UK. It contains a potent amount of nutrients and works absolute magic when your Bonsai is actively growing. This combination of feed and soil we recommend as our customers only come back for more and have consistently complimented its excellence.