Professionally formulated to meet the physical and nutritional needs of your Bonsai, Debco Bonsai Mix is based on special blends used by wholesale nurserymen. It contains zeolite to hold and release nutrients in the soil to ensure the best possible growing conditions. It also absorbs and traps ammonium, reducing the chances of ammonium toxicity in your plants.
For the best possible growing conditions for your Bonsai, use Debco's specifically formulated Bonsai Potting Mix.
Debco Bonsai Potting Mix contains crushed quartz to ensure good drainage, and the nutritional aspect has been developed to suit conifers and other deciduous trees used in the art of Bonsai.
Main Features:
- Controlled Release Fertiliser -Distributes nutrients as plants need them, up to 6 months
- Wetting Agent -Ensures nutrients get to the root zone
- Trace Elements- Micronutrients vital to plant growth
- Calcium -Supports nutrient uptake and stronger plant cells
- Coarse Grit - Allows drainage & aeration for optimal plant establishment and development
- Materials used in the production of Debco potting mixes are sourced from renewable and sustainable resources where possible
When to use Debco Bonsai Mix:
Repot Bonsai trees periodically to minimise the gradual but constant compression of potting mix in the pot and provide fresh growing media and better conditions for your tree, and to allow pruning of the roots.
The best time for potting a new Bonsai, or repotting an existing one, is in late winter or early spring, prior to any new growth appearing.
How to use Debco Bonsai Mix
Carefully remove your Bonsai from its container, and remove old soil from the roots.
If the roots have grown into a solid mass, carefully tease them out and prune them, using heavy pruning shears. If necessary, trim up to 30% from the roots, making sure the remaining roots will fit into the shape of your new container or pot. Pruning the roots will help stimulate new growth and allow room for the fresh potting mix.
Partially fill your container with Debco Bonsai Mix (if you would like your plant to grow bigger, select a larger container).
Cover drainage holes with plastic insect screening cut into squares slightly larger than the openings.
Now place the tree in the desired position, filling all empty spaces between the old root-ball and the walls of the pot. Add more potting mix as you go. The potting mix level should be slightly below the rim of the pot to trap water.
Hints:
It's best to fertilise Bonsai trees in spring and autumn. Bonsai growing in Debco Bonsai Mix will require a complete liquid fertiliser (such as Phostrogen) or slow-release fertiliser (such as seaorganic). If your container is small, apply only half the recommended measures for pot plants. Do not fertilise if the potting mix is dry, or for a few weeks after repotting.
Use Debco Bonsai Mix straight from the bag, and close the bag tightly after use. Store in a cool, dry location.