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Reddit mentions of Bonsai Soil Mix - Premium Professional, All Purpose, Sifted and Ready to Use Tree Potting Blend in Easy Zip Bag - Akadama, Black Lava, Pumice & Charcoal -"Boons Mix" (1.25 Quart)
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We found 3 Reddit mentions of Bonsai Soil Mix - Premium Professional, All Purpose, Sifted and Ready to Use Tree Potting Blend in Easy Zip Bag - Akadama, Black Lava, Pumice & Charcoal -"Boons Mix" (1.25 Quart). Here are the top ones.
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- PRE-MIXED & READY TO USE - Sifted Prior To Bagging - 1/3 Hard Japanese Akadama - 1/3 Japanese Pumice - 1/3 USA Sourced Black Lava - A Bit of Horticultural Charcoal Added
- PROMOTES EXCELLENT DRAINAGE & WATER RETENTION - This mix is used by bonsai professionals around the world and has been found to drain well while holding the proper amount of moisture that bonsai need.
- NON-ORGANIC MIX - This mix is "real" bonsai soil and is made up of primarily non-organic components (no dirt, bark, mulch, etc.). This is really substrate. This has been found to provide optimal drainage, water retention, nutrient uptake and air to the roots (which they love).
- EASY ZIP RESEALABLE BAG- Simply tear off the top then reseal the easy to close resealable bag over and over until you are ready to re-order soil.
- 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE - If you are not 100% happy with this product, we will refund you in full.
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Lithops are tricky little buggers to take care of. They're very sensitive to water aka very prone to rot. In the summer, they're dormant and should receive little to no water. Every 10 days sounds excessive; I know one grower went 10 months without watering hers due to its unique growing cycle. I'm guessing your friend is overwatering and these might be a goner.
Additionally, I think using straight Miracle Gro cactus soil is too rich for them. Again, lithops are particularly sensitive to water and that potting mix has too much organic material in it that will hold too much water. Some people have had success with 100% inorganic substrate, such as potting in all pumice. I personally use a bonsai mix similar to this--no bark, mulch, etc.
Good luck!
It’s actually a bonsai soil mix from Amazon!
Bonsai Soil Mix - Premium Professional, All Purpose, Sifted and Ready to Use Tree Potting Blend in Easy Zip Bag - Akadama, Black Lava, Pumice & Charcoal -"Boons Mix" (1.25 Dry Quart) (1.25 Quart) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N117UG8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qUlWCbC30A0HC
(I'm on mobile, so ignore the weird formatting)
I got my tree for Christmas 2018 (yes, the dreaded 'surprise' bonsai). The tree was 5 years old when I got it. After receiving a lot of conflicting information, I decided to move it up to a bigger pot with new soil about three months late (March of this year). (Definitely a bad choice I think, or I repotted it incorrectly, because it stopped new growth in it's tracks for about a month).
I keep it inside due to the unpredictable weather in my area. I have a grow light. Before I repotted it, the grow light seemed sufficient and it was starting to thicken. But after repotting, it has appeared thin for several months.
The tree does grow leggy shoots, but I've noticed that the leaves on these shoots stay a pale green color even after reaching full size. I'm guessing that's from lack of light? Before I water it, I check the soil to make sure that's is not wet or super dry... I water when it's only ever so slightly damp, just to avoid over drying it. The soil mixture is roughly 3/4 inorganic: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N117UG8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zhgrDbYRF8REF
and 1/4 dirt from my compost heap.
There aren't any roots sticking out from the drainage holes, but there is one root nub sticking up from the soil... could be from repotting incorrectly?
Like I said, I keep it mostly indoors because of how unpredictable our weather is... while it might be 90+ degree heat during the day, it might get below 60 at night. We also get alot of rain and cold cloudy days during spring and fall.