Bonsai Potting Mix - 4l

Bonsai Potting Mix is formulated for the correct balance of drainage and water retention as well as aeration. Which is all required to develop a healthy root system, and is essential for healthy bonsai growth. The mix also contains special water retaining.

• For strong roots & healthy trees
• Specialist blend
• Open structured compost for healthy root growth
• Contains water-retaining Seramis

Why Use

• Contains unique Seramis granules for optimum water and nutrient availability
• Added wood fibre creates an open structure for improved aeration, drainage and water management

When to Use

• Spring or Autumn

How to Use

• Each spring take your bonsai tree out of its pot to inspect the roots to see if the plant needs potting on
• Even if re-planting in the same spot, tease out the old compost and trim the roots before adding fresh Westland Bonsai Compost
• Keep it out of the sun and water frequently to allow it to recover
• Westland Bonsai Compost will supply your plant with all the nutrients it needs for the first 6-8 weeks

Growing and re-potting

• Select a young tree or shrub and pot it up in Westland Bonsai Potting Mix using a small pot • For the next 2–3 years regularly trim the roots and shoots
• When the bonsai tree is ready to be transferred to its permanent container, fill the container with Westland Bonsai Potting Mix and secure the tree in the pot with wire
• Before planting, trim the roots so they fit into the container without having to be bent or forced
• Keep the plant out of the sun and water frequently to allow it to recover
• Each spring, take your bonsai out of its pot and inspect the roots to see if plant needs to be potted on
• If replanting in the same pot, tease out the old compost and trim roots before adding fresh Westland Bonsai Potting Mix
• Keep it out of the sun and water frequently to allow it to recover

Watering

• Water once or even twice a day during summer, but less frequently in winter
• Always ensure that excess water can drain freely to avoid root damage.

Feeding

• Westland Bonsai Potting Mix will supply your plants with all the nutrients they need for the first 6–8 weeks
• During spring and early summer, feed your plant with Westland Bonsai Feed every two weeks