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Kristian White says:

December 12, 2011 at 7:36 pm

Hi, I found your site from another blog and was hoping that I could get some information about soil type (organic, inorganic) for my english oak bonsai trees. I thought maybe someone from your club could share what they use. I have a problem with root rot and am sure it is a soil and watering problem. It is hard to find any information on english oaks as bonsai here in the US. Thanks, Kristian
Ian says:

December 12, 2011 at 8:03 pm

Hi Kristian,

Sounds like your current mix is holding too much water. I would suggest a mix with grit and whatever type of inorganic clay product is available in the US. You could also add a little bark with no fine particles in it. Something like you see used for orchids.

These articles might help. This one talks about products in the US

http://bonsai4me.com/Basics/Basicscatlitter.htm

and this one will explain the full concept of an open mix, feeding and watering.

http://www.nibonsai.co.uk/bonsai-knowledge/feeding-substrate-and-watering/

Hope this helps. Get back to us at: info@nibonsai.co.uk if you need further help.