I am one of your best followers . Your channel is god's gift to me. I love bonsai and have always looked at them in awe .There was a point of time in ancient India when doctors (Ayurvedacharya s) used to carry miniature plants for their medicinal purposes ..It was called " baman (short stature ..in human beings midget) vriksh ( tree) kala (art) ".Though I was always interested I never had a chance to meet anyone who would show me how to go about it . Now after i came across your vdo s online , I am absolutely delighted and have become an enthusiast and I am developing bonsai s as best as I can with your guidance I get from youtube . Couldnt thankyou enough for your classes .Had I lived in CA I would definitely be in the line to work as ur apprentice as you had been to ur japanese guru Mr Kamera . My sincerest thanks to you again for these vdo s . My best wishes and warmest Regards to You and your team . 🙏🏻
Everything from Mirai is high quality! Ive been a member in the online platform for 1.5 yrs now and trust me when I say it has changed my bonsai practice and improved my technique in sooo many ways!
Apparently there are 2 types of lava rock, black and a redish one that looks a bit like akadama, any preference ? does one type have any properties the other doesn’t ? I’ve heard the red types contain iron, magnesium and other types of minerals ! (Uk grower)
Nice video and info. But if I heard right of what you said about akadama that you can find it only in Japan, then you are very very wrong. They are braking and digging akadama in Southern Chile. I have tested it and it's of better quality than the Japanese kind. It would probably be cheaper for you to import from Chile than from Japan.
Holds too much water and doesnt allow for good airflow. That said people DO use compost in hotter climates so they dont have to water multiple times a day. Just depends where you live.
Waay too hot and dry in SoCal to use 100% inorganic/aggregate mixes... unless you’re able to water 2-4x per day during summer heatwaves or are a nursery and have many workers 😂
Never use Akadama, it's overrated & sellers in America are ripping you off, period. Mirai knows this too, & they probably sell the crap. Akadama is overpriced, hard to find, & breaks down fast into mush. It'll kill your trees if you don't stay on top of re-potting. There's better alternative clay nowadays that don't break down. Seriously, bonsai trees will grow in most anything. Avoid dirt, soil, and AKADAMA. Try combos like pumice, lava, granite, pine bark is excellent. Try some calcined clay, even though most "know it all bonsai elitists" (like this guy), will say no way. LOL. Just stop wasting your money. Cheers.
That look from Josh @ 1:44 really got my juices flowing
i feel defiled
I can't get Akadama in my country. Is there a good alternative? Live these videos!
Deciduous tree Bonsai soil
50% Akadama
25% Pumice
25% Lava rock
Coniferous / Pine Bonsai soil
33% Akadama
33% Pumice
33% Lava rock
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Thanks Luke
I am one of your best followers . Your channel is god's gift to me. I love bonsai and have always looked at them in awe .There was a point of time in ancient India when doctors (Ayurvedacharya s) used to carry miniature plants for their medicinal purposes ..It was called " baman (short stature ..in human beings midget) vriksh ( tree) kala (art) ".Though I was always interested I never had a chance to meet anyone who would show me how to go about it . Now after i came across your vdo s online , I am absolutely delighted and have become an enthusiast and I am developing bonsai s as best as I can with your guidance I get from youtube . Couldnt thankyou enough for your classes .Had I lived in CA I would definitely be in the line to work as ur apprentice as you had been to ur japanese guru Mr Kamera . My sincerest thanks to you again for these vdo s . My best wishes and warmest Regards to You and your team . 🙏🏻
High quality👍🏻
Everything from Mirai is high quality! Ive been a member in the online platform for 1.5 yrs now and trust me when I say it has changed my bonsai practice and improved my technique in sooo many ways!
Im from Pakistan here in summer we face 50¢ and in winter almost 1¢ totally different temperatures so what type of soil is best
Apparently there are 2 types of lava rock, black and a redish one that looks a bit like akadama, any preference ? does one type have any properties the other doesn’t ? I’ve heard the red types contain iron, magnesium and other types of minerals ! (Uk grower)
Some red are just died. Lava rock in general is going to be almost neutral pH & nutrient-wise in a container.
Nice video and info. But if I heard right of what you said about akadama that you can find it only in Japan, then you are very very wrong. They are braking and digging akadama in Southern Chile. I have tested it and it's of better quality than the Japanese kind. It would probably be cheaper for you to import from Chile than from Japan.
Wow nice
So if I want my substrate to hold more water should I go 2 akadama 2 pumice and 1 lava or 1 akadama 2 pumice 1 lava
More akadama, it holds the most water og the three
So perlite and small leca granulate is not good?
Never use perlite/vermiculite in bonsai substrate
Good stuff
Google Adam's Supermix which is another great bonsai aggregate medium.
Why not any compost or other things
Holds too much water and doesnt allow for good airflow. That said people DO use compost in hotter climates so they dont have to water multiple times a day. Just depends where you live.
i like the guy wahahahaha so fun
Waay too hot and dry in SoCal to use 100% inorganic/aggregate mixes... unless you’re able to water 2-4x per day during summer heatwaves or are a nursery and have many workers 😂
agreed what would you recommend?
cycaticpenguin kuromatsubonsai.com
@@cycaticpenguin moss, pete or sphagnum
Anyone have links to buy these?
Can i use perlite?
No
Akadema pumice lava
The caretaker of the oldest bonsais in the US at the Arnold Arboretum in Boston uses Lowes tree and shrub soil in his mix
Never use Akadama, it's overrated & sellers in America are ripping you off, period.
Mirai knows this too, & they probably sell the crap. Akadama is overpriced, hard to find, & breaks down fast into mush. It'll kill your trees if you don't stay on top of re-potting. There's better alternative clay nowadays that don't break down. Seriously, bonsai trees will grow in most anything. Avoid dirt, soil, and AKADAMA. Try combos like pumice, lava, granite, pine bark is excellent. Try some calcined clay, even though most "know it all bonsai elitists" (like this guy), will say no way. LOL. Just stop wasting your money. Cheers.
Makes me cringe every time someone says the use 100% akadama 100% of the time. Eurgh
Akadama=low dust cat litter, thank me later👍😁
Lots of elitist crap.. Lol
Sadly bonsai is filled with it