what soil mix should i use? HELP!

simo_5 · Post by **simo_5** » July 15th, 2011, 6:20 pm

hi everyone, im interested in making my potting mix better, rather than just mixing sand into ordinary quality potting mix, i want to make a mix for maples, black pines and junipers. and where can i get these? any help will be great thanks, simon

Mitchell · Post by **Mitchell** » July 15th, 2011, 6:38 pm

This thread has a wealth of knowledge in it.

http://ausbonsai.com/forum/viewtopic.ph ... aa5a7a1e85

I'd take the results and relate those back to the specific species, then experiment away.

Edit- I misread the title missing the "help!" on the end, I'm guessing now you wanted more specific answers. Perhaps others will chime in with their mixes, mine just get what medium is at hand.

Scott Roxburgh · Post by **Scott Roxburgh** » July 15th, 2011, 6:57 pm

I use this, works for everything...

http://bonsaikc.com/bonsai-basics/bonsai-soil/

No lava though, just pumice...

Brownthumb · Post by **Brownthumb** » July 15th, 2011, 7:32 pm

After reading heaps on this subject I have decided to use a 50/50 mix of Diatomite and Premium potting mix. Mainly because freight on Diatomite and Zeolite is very expensive to here. $20.00 for a 12.5kg bag of Diatomite.

simo_5 · Post by **simo_5** » July 15th, 2011, 8:32 pm

where can i get diatomite? thanks

Brownthumb · Post by **Brownthumb** » July 15th, 2011, 9:48 pm

Enfield Produce is were I got mine 02 80034121 5kg or 12.5kg bags

Scott Roxburgh · Post by **Scott Roxburgh** » July 15th, 2011, 10:27 pm

simo_5 wrote:where can i get diatomite? thanks

Search is your friend

simo_5 · Post by **simo_5** » July 17th, 2011, 7:05 am

also what is diatomite exactly?

Brownthumb · Post by **Brownthumb** » July 17th, 2011, 8:58 am

If you go into Wiki and type Diatomite into search section it will give you the information you are looking for. Wiki is great for searching for information on Bonsai stuff

Post by **kcpoole** » July 17th, 2011, 11:00 am

checkout our own Wiki here for info
https://www.ausbonsai.com.au/wiki/index. ... onsai_soil .

there you will find links to info on lots of different Soil tyes and materials. If something ins missing just let us know

Ken

simo_5 · Post by **simo_5** » July 17th, 2011, 2:45 pm

thanks guys

does anyone know if you can buy diatomite and zeolite in northern nsw? thanks simon

Post by **kcpoole** » July 17th, 2011, 3:09 pm

simo_5 wrote:thanks guys does anyone know if you can buy diatomite and zeolite in northern nsw? thanks simon

Diatomite is mined in Northern NSW and SE QLD so should be able to be sourced from the mines

Send them an email and check
Zeolite I have no idea out of Sydney

Brownthumb · Post by **Brownthumb** » July 17th, 2011, 4:21 pm

Hi Ken, sorry I was refering to the Ausbonsai Wiki when I posted before. I have used it heaps since it was introduced and will continue to do so. Great tool for learning.

Post by **kcpoole** » July 17th, 2011, 5:47 pm

Brownthumb wrote:Hi Ken, sorry I was refering to the Ausbonsai Wiki when I posted before. I have used it heaps since it was introduced and will continue to do so. Great tool for learning.

Awesome Cool

I thought you were referring to the other Wiki

Ken

simo_5 · Post by **simo_5** » July 22nd, 2011, 5:32 pm

hmm they didnt reply back to my email, is there anywhere near the gold coast that sells diatomite?

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