Anyone use "Shohin soil"

[Tidal Bonsai]

Are either of these a good mix, or marketing BS?

http://m.ebay.com/itm/2-Gallons-Cre...%3A52957fc815d0ab6af71a400cffe71df7%7Ciid%3A1

3 Gal. Special Blend Shohin Bonsai Tree Soil - With Mycorrhizae, Lava & Sand https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018U132T6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_eutBzbNMKR88F

 

[yenling83]

Don't use that stuff. You should use a fine or small particle size without dust for Shohin. Bark is not a good choice for a Bonsai mix, best used to prevent weeds from growing. A mix of Akadama, pumice, scoria or Akadama pumice is a great mix. Kanuma or Kanuma/pumice for Satsuki. Mycorrhizal relationships will happen on their own without add in's like above. Good luck!

I'd recommend Bonsai tonight for a good online soil source. Or maybe you can go in with friends/club to get some.

 

[Tidal Bonsai]

Any good sources for pre-mixed/sifted in the 1/16-1/8 particle size for Shohin?

 

[Tidal Bonsai]

This stuff looks better?

1 Quart Bonsai Jack Organic Bonsai Shohin Soil Mix #221S pH 7.4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0TNW8P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.OtBzbM6S6NMX

1 Gallon Bonsai Jack Inorganic Bonsai Shohin Soil Mix #11012S pH 7.1, 4 Quarts https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M15AB4S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_oPtBzbETB6FXT

 

[yenling83]

Any good sources for pre-mixed/sifted in the 1/16-1/8 particle size for Shohin?

https://store.bonsaitonight.com/collections/bonsai-soil/products/clay-king

What I do it buy Clay King(good brand which is already pre-mixed. I'll use my screens and sift out all the fines. Then i'll screen this to two sizes fine and small. I'm not a fan of the Bonsai Jack mixes, they have Turface in them which is not a great selection.

 

[erb.75]

i use bonsai jack and like it. Turface is fine I think. It works here in ohio. The main comment I have with the regular mix is that it dries out pretty quick here in Ohio, even when I mix in pine bark chunks. Not a problem for me personally, but I do water every day.

that other stuff I would not buy. I'd buy a totally inorganic mix from jack (make your own or just buy straight lava rock or something), then mix in whatever organic you want. I've considered milling sphagnum moss into inorganic soil for shohin.

 

[erb.75]

the clay king mix looks good, but I don't use 100% inorganic mixes, so I personally would amend it with some organic material

 

[Gary McCarthy]

I've ordered from Bonsai Jack and was very pleased with his products. But, I wouldn't buy it in small 1 gallon size. Most of that cost is shipping. Go to his web site - www.bonsaijack.com - and for just a few dollars you can get double or triple the amount.

 

[bonsai-ben]

Yes. And, here it is. http://www.americanbonsai.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=mix&Submit=

 

[markyscott]

https://store.bonsaitonight.com/collections/bonsai-soil/products/clay-king

What I do it buy Clay King(good brand which is already pre-mixed. I'll use my screens and sift out all the fines. Then i'll screen this to two sizes fine and small. I'm not a fan of the Bonsai Jack mixes, they have Turface in them which is not a great selection.

Thanks Jeremiah. When a person with a bunch of world class trees and one of the best yamadori collections in the US gives advice I like to take it seriously.

 

[yenling83]

Thanks Jeremiah. When a person with a bunch of world class trees and one of the best yamadori collections in the US gives advice I like to take it seriously.

Haha, I don't know about that, but very nice of your @markyscott!