Hard-fired Akadama close up showing reddish brown colour, granule texture and 3-6mm grain size.

Japanese Hard Akadama 3-6mm - 3.5L

3.5 Litres
$25.00
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Hard-fired Akadama close up showing reddish brown colour, granule texture and 3-6mm grain size.
  • Hard-fired Akadama close up showing reddish brown colour, granule texture and 3-6mm grain size.
  • Close-up of dry, light-brown Akadama clay particles showing the porous surface of this volcanic bonsai aggregate.
Japanese Hard Akadama 3-6mm - 3.5L

Japanese Hard Akadama 3-6mm - 3.5L

$25.00
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Hard-fired Japanese Ibaraki Akadama

Why Choose Premium Japanese Akadama Soil?

Akadama (Japanese for "red ball earth") is a naturally occurring, volcanic clay mineral mined in Japan. It is world-renowned among bonsai masters and succulent collectors for its unique ability to hold moisture without becoming waterlogged.

Key Benefits for Your Plants:

  • Superior Aeration: The granular structure creates tiny air pockets, ensuring oxygen reaches the roots to prevent rot.
  • Optimal Water Retention: Each granule acts like a sponge, soaking up water and releasing it slowly as the plant needs it.
  • Color Change Indicators: Akadama darkens when wet and lightens when dry, making it easy to know exactly when to water.
  • High Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC): Effectively holds and releases nutrients from fertilizers to your plant’s root system.

How to use Akadama:

  • Pure Medium: Use 100% Akadama for water-sensitive plants like Haworthia or during specific bonsai refinement stages.
  • Bonsai Mixes:  Use with other aggregates like pumice, lava rock, kiryuzuna for a professional-grade, free-draining bonsai soil.
  • Soil Amendment:  Add 20-30% to your standard potting mix to improve drainage for indoor tropicals.

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