Ordinary garden soil, leaf soil, mountain mud, peat soil, perlite vermiculite, coarse sand, sawdust, bonsai, as an important part of China's traditional art, has always been popular among people. The maintenance of bonsai, the choice of soil is a key link. Different soils have a direct impact on the growth of bonsai. How many types of soils are there to raise bonsai? This article will reveal you one by one. Ordinary garden soil Ordinary garden soil is our most common soil type. The main components are sand, clay and humus soil. This soil is suitable for most bonsai plants, especially beginners. Ordinary garden soil has better water retention and air permeability. Good, conducive to the respiration and growth of plant roots. Leaching soil Leaching soil is soil formed by long-term decomposition of tree leaves, dead branches, etc. This soil is rich in organic matter, which is conducive to plants absorbing nutrients. Leaching soil has good water retention and air permeability, and is suitable for use in bonsai plants that like moist and fertile soil. Shanni Shanni is a naturally formed soil, the main component is minerals. This soil has poor water retention and air permeability, but it has good drainage properties. Shanni is suitable for bonsai plants that prefer dryness and good drainage, such as pine, cypress, etc. Peat soil Peat soil is a kind of soil rich in organic matter and has good water retention and air permeability. This soil is suitable for bonsai plants that like moist and fertile soil, such as orchids. Perlite Perlite is a light, porous mineral with good air permeability and drainage properties. Perlite is often used to mix with other soils to improve the air permeability and drainage properties of soil. Perlite is suitable for most bonsai plants, especially plants that prefer drying and have good drainage. Vermiculite vermiculite is a natural mineral with good water retention and air permeability. Vermiculite is often used to mix with other soils to improve the water retention and air permeability of the soil. Vermiculite is suitable for bonsai plants that like moist and fertile soil. Coarse sand Coarse sand is a kind of sandy soil with coarse texture and good drainage properties. Coarse sand is suitable for bonsai plants that prefer dryness and have good drainage, such as pine and cypress. Sawdust Sawdust is a light, porous organic soil with good air permeability and drainage properties. Sawdust is suitable for use in bonsai plants that like moist and fertile soil, such as orchids.
There are many types of soils for cultivating bonsai. Different soils are suitable for different bonsai plants. During the actual maintenance process, we can reasonably mix various soils according to the growth habits and soil characteristics of the plants to provide the best growth environment for bonsai plants.
References: Edited by the Editorial Board of "China Bonsai Art","China Bonsai Art", China Forestry Press, 2015.
"Bonsai Production and Maintenance" edited by the Editorial Board,"Bonsai Production and Maintenance", China Agricultural Press, 2018.