Hi JWI,
Just wanted some information about your bonsai soil you are using. It seems like you have a very uniform particle size, which has me thinking ....
It looks around 1/4 inch (4-6 mm)? Do you find you get better uniformity with roots and top growth from similar particle size ?
I know there are plenty of threads on soils and different media but my first attempts seem to have a mix of 2-6 mm and just curious for your thoughts.
Many thanks,
Charles
This is my first year with this larger particle size.
The lava and pumice are generally the larger pieces, and the Haydite has more variety.
I will be top dressing them with chopped sphagnum soon, just haven't got the the store yet.
Some of mine have a top layer of smaller turface, which seems to be working well so far....but the best surprise is how well the lava, pumice and haydite mix stays damp...
So far I've been very happy with it as far as water retention, and drainage, I guess I'll find out next year how well the roots like it...