Help !! Soil barely retaining any water...
Share your ideas on re-potting, potting mediums and fertilisers.
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Re: Help !! Soil barely retaining any water...
I have always used a wetting agent on my bonsai soil. I mix it 1/4 strength.
			
			
									
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