{"product_id":"ibaraki-japanese-hard-akadama-double-red-line-6-9mm-14l","title":"Ibaraki Japanese Hard Akadama Double Red Line 6-9mm - 14L","description":"\u003ch1\u003eIbaraki Japanese Hard Akadama Double Red Line\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eSize:  6-9mm 14L\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eWhy Choose Premium Hard-Fired Japanese Akadama Soil?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-16\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\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\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\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 data-path-to-node=\"21,3,0\"\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 data-path-to-node=\"21,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-14\"\u003eSuperior Aeration:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-14 citation-end-14\"\u003eThe granular structure creates tiny air pockets, ensuring oxygen reaches the roots to prevent rot.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-14 citation-end-14\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-13\"\u003eOptimal Water Retention:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-13 citation-end-13\"\u003eEach granule acts like a sponge, soaking up water and releasing it slowly as the plant needs it.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-14 citation-end-14\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-13 citation-end-13\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-12\"\u003eColor Change Indicators:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-12 citation-end-12\"\u003eAkadama 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 data-path-to-node=\"21,3,0\"\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 data-path-to-node=\"21,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC):  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-11 citation-end-11\"\u003eEffectively holds and releases nutrients from fertilizers to your plant’s root system.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\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\u003eHow to use Akadama:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePure Medium:  \u003c\/b\u003eUse 100% Akadama for water-sensitive plants like Haworthia or during specific bonsai refinement stages.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBonsai Mixes:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Use with other aggregates like pumice, lava rock, kiryuzuna for a professional-grade, free-draining bonsai soil\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Amendment:  \u003c\/strong\u003eAdd 20-30% to your standard potting mix to improve drainage for indoor tropicals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ibaraki Akadama","offers":[{"title":"6-9mm","offer_id":44298932977706,"sku":"IBA-1119","price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/3248\/1834\/files\/D5F24E4E-D4F8-4000-AFE1-65B95B4ABA04.jpg?v=1778258497","url":"https:\/\/bonsaibotanicals.com\/products\/ibaraki-japanese-hard-akadama-double-red-line-6-9mm-14l","provider":"Bonsai Botanicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}