{"product_id":"akadama-fines-1-3mm-3-5l","title":"Japanese Akadama Extra Small\/ Fines 1-3mm - 3.5L","description":"\u003ch1\u003eJapanese Akadama Extra Small\/ Fines 1-3mm - 3.5L\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Premium Japanese Akadama Soil?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-16\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-16\"\u003eAkadama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-16 citation-end-16\"\u003e (Japanese for \"red ball earth\") is a naturally occurring, volcanic clay mineral mined in Japan.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-15 citation-end-15 interactive-span-hovered\"\u003eIt is world-renowned among bonsai masters and succulent collectors for its unique ability to hold moisture without becoming waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits for Your Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-14\"\u003eSuperior Aeration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-14 citation-end-14\"\u003e The granular structure creates tiny air pockets, ensuring oxygen reaches the roots to prevent rot.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-14 citation-end-14\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-13\"\u003eOptimal Water Retention:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-13 citation-end-13\"\u003e Each granule acts like a sponge, soaking up water and releasing it slowly as the plant needs it.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-14 citation-end-14\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-13 citation-end-13\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-12\"\u003eColor Change Indicators:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-12 citation-end-12\"\u003e Akadama darkens when wet and lightens when dry, making it easy to know exactly when to water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-14 citation-end-14\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-13 citation-end-13\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-12 citation-end-12\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eHigh Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-11 citation-end-11\"\u003e Effectively holds and releases nutrients from fertilizers to your plant’s root system.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFor Shohin or Mame Bonsais:\u003c\/strong\u003e  As the pots are smaller, you need smaller grain akadama soil.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor Kokedama:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Use with keto clay or potting soil to form the root core moss ball for kokedama planting.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bonsai Botanicals","offers":[{"title":"3.5 Litres","offer_id":44650743758890,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/3248\/1834\/files\/85B8C643-87F0-4AF0-8AFB-31CD75C40494.jpg?v=1785816892","url":"https:\/\/bonsaibotanicals.com\/products\/akadama-fines-1-3mm-3-5l","provider":"Bonsai Botanicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}