The Bonsai Nerd’s Dream Gift Box — Repotting Season Survival Kit
Give the gift every bonsai enthusiast truly wants (but rarely buys for themselves). This Holiday Exclusive kit is built for beginners, seasoned growers, and serious collectors alike. It includes the same professional-grade soil components, tools, and supplements used at NEBG to build healthy root systems, balanced moisture, and vigorous growth.
What’s Included
Soil Aggregates (Full 18L Bags — Standard Bonsai Grain 3–5 mm)
- Ho Yoku Fired Akadama (18L): Japanese clay aggregate that holds moisture while promoting fine feeder roots.
- Japanese Hyuga Pumice (18L): Improves aeration, drainage, and microbial activity in the root zone.
- Red Lava Rock (18L): Adds structure, oxygen flow, and trace minerals.
Together, these three components form the pro bonsai blend used worldwide (often called Boon Mix or APL mix).
Tools & Accessories
- 3-Piece Stainless Steel Soil Sifting Set: Achieve consistent grain size for peak root performance.
- 3-Piece Soil Scoop Set: Fast, tidy soil handling for pots large and small.
- Stainless Steel Rake & Tweezer Combo: Precise soil work and gentle root combing.
- Single-Hook Root Pick: Safely loosens compacted root mass.
- Chopstick for Soil Working: Distributes soil evenly and removes air pockets.
- 100 g Roll of 2.0 mm Anodized Aluminum Wire: Anchor mesh and root balls; use leftovers for light styling.
- 5-Pack Drainage Mesh Sheets: Keeps soil in while maintaining airflow.
Biologicals & Micronutrients
- Miconox Mycorrhizal Inoculant: A blend of Endo/Ecto mycorrhizae to boost root health and nutrient uptake—especially helpful in largely inorganic mixes.
- Micrototal Micronutrient Supplement: Eight chelated trace elements to support ongoing vigor.
Why It’s the Perfect Gift
- Real, pro-grade materials—not a novelty set.
- Everything needed to repot, refresh, and revitalize trees.
- Thoughtful, useful, and appreciated by anyone who loves bonsai.
Perfect For
- Repotting season (late winter to early spring in most climates)
- New owners leveling up with proper soil and tools
- Advanced practitioners who want quality and quantity
Notes
- Volume: Each soil component is a full 18L bag—ideal for multiple trees or larger repot projects.
- Grain Size: Standard bonsai grain (3–5 mm). Sift to taste for species or pot size.
Shipping & Pickup
Most customers choose in-store pickup. We can ship this kit; a flat $50 shipping fee applies due to the weight and volume.
Learning Resources and Bonsai Tree Care Guides:
Bonsai trees are not all the same - and neither is their care. Read our specific care sheets for individual bonsai species. Read the Bonsai Care Guides
Shipping Bonsai Trees:
Bonsai trees are generally shipped on Mondays & Tuesdays to avoid having them stay in the boxes for any extra time over the weekends.
Shipping Non-Tree Items
All non-bonsai items such as bonsai pots and bonsai supplies are shipped within 48 hours of receiving payment. Most orders are shipped either the same day or the next day, depending on the time of day the order is received.
Important Guidelines:
** We cannot ship to a FPO, APO, P.O. Box or to locations in Alaska, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hawaii or anywhere internationally.
** All Bonsai are shipped direct from the nursery and may ship separately from other items purchased via the Bonsai Outlet.
** If extreme weather is expected, we may delay shipping your Bonsai tree to guarantee a healthy arrival; in such a case we will contact you. We are shipping living trees and must be conscious of the temperature conditions to the delivery address, as well as, while in transit. That said, we reserve the right to hold the tree(s) to guarantee a healthy delivery. We will Hold Your Tree Until It is Safe to Ship.
