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title: "Recommended soil?? Or mix ratios?"
description: "Recommended soil?? Or mix ratios?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/nTFSKcfgrmYNjGJRilJNwy"
community: "Bonsai Matters"
author: "Lex.grace"
published: "2025-02-16T03:33:18.211663Z"
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# Recommended soil?? Or mix ratios?

_Posted by Lex.grace on 2025-02-16_

Recommended soil?? Or mix ratios?

## 2 comments

### Just a guy commented on 2025-02-16

1\. Cover the bottom of the pot with coarse grit. If the pot is lower of inch do not do this. 2 then add a layer of fresh soil that is well sifted so that only large particles are left. Make sure to add a mound of soil where the trunk will sit. 3 Then place your bonsai on the mound . 4 Then fill In all the gaps to get rid of air any pockets by pressing down on the soil gently. Place conditioner pellets if you have them

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### PorkChop 🐽 commented on 2025-06-08

akadama, lava rock, pumice all in 1:1:1 ratio. (small grain)

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