Bonsai Soil Test 1: Water Retention!!

For 10% off high quality bonsai tools: Promo Code: APPLE Corrections of calculations below. This video is the first in a series of tests to examine various components often used in bonsai soil mixes. These videos are meant to inform you of what’s available so that you may make your own choices. Soil mixes are determined by tree species, climate, region of the world, and personal preference. No two persons’ mixes are alike. I hope this information is helpful to you. Enjoy! Note: Retention Values (g @ %) given after Rank given for 24-hour Retention based on values. Organic Rankings: 1. Coconut Coir: 129g @ % loss 2. Compost: 26g @ % loss 3. Pine Bark: 22g @ % 4. Commercial Peat Moss: 6g @ 40% loss Inorganic Rankings: 1. Diatomaceous Earth: 37g @ % loss 2. Akadama: 22g @ % loss 3. Kanuma Pumice: 22g @ % loss 4. LECA (Turface): 30g @ % loss 5. Vermiculite: 28