Akadama 2.25qt Bonsai Soil, Sifted Through 1/8 Inch Mesh Then Through 1/16 Mesh, Dust and Small Particles Removed

This is a volcanic material from Japan. It has a similar consistency of HARD clay, but does not, in my experience, get "muddy" with the application of water. I have a number of Crassula kimnachi, which is purportedly a difficult plant to grow (I think it's because of a weak root system), and the one that I have in 100% akadama is doing phenomenally well. It's root system is more extensive than it is in ANY of the "soil" mixes that I have used with other specimens of the plant. I've been growing cactus and succulents for YEARS (I'm 67) and I DO recommend this material ... HIGHLY. It's a bit pricey here, and larger quantities are available for MUCH less money elsewhere on the internet. But considering it's low price/performance ratio, I can only recommend buying from here if you are wanting to do a "test".

Great size, love everything about it. grows moss well.

Just received my bag of akadama, it definitely looks and feels like great quality, my plants will be very happy with it!However, due to packaging at the Amazon warehouse, the bag I received has a hole in it, and a decent amount spilled into the box, and I presume a bit more fell out through the small corner gaps in the box since the bag is a little less than 2/3 full. I tried to find a way to contact the seller, but it seems like this was my only option to get in touch!

As with most plant and bonsai stuff, it takes time to fully know if something works amazing or terrible! I was new to the world of bonsais, and in February I finally planted my first two! These are Flame Trees, aka Delonix Regia/Royal Poinciana and as you can see they grew extremely fast! The larger is up to 4”! So I did all the research I could for this plant and learned everything that could help them grow! A grow light and heating mat were I believe a great help for indoors especially it being a tropical tree. When we found the best soil combination of lava rock, pumice, and bark fines, as well as akadama. We found tinyroots to have amazing reviews! We did their tropical blend and from what I could find out that blend didn’t contain akadama. So we purchased this to mix in! We did about 1 part akadama to about 7 parts tropical blend just to be safe, then sprinkled a few akadama on top after plants were planted. So far amazing! I did squeeze the pieces of akadama to test strength and they did not crumble! We did sift them, as the shipping I think causes some dust and crumble but very happy! Will keep using and if this changes we will update review!

Its a great product

This is the perfect planting g medium for bonsai and succulents. I live in a remote area and our garden center does not carry this.

Cacti love them

Works in a pinch but Breaks down I little too soon.. the jury is still out on this one. Might want to stick with tried and true Japanese brands. I’m just saying …