Mix Your Own Premium Bonsai Soil Kit (3-Piece Set)
Enjoy the process of creating your own professional-grade bonsai soil mix. This DIY Kit gives you the same ingredients found in our Premium Ready-To-Use Blend, but allows you to control the process. It’s a great way to learn about soil composition, save money, and tailor the mix to your trees' specific needs.
What’s Included
- Akadama (2 quarts) – Premium Japanese volcanic clay for moisture regulation and root development. Sifted to remove dust and fines.
- American Pumice (2 quarts) – Lightweight and porous. Promotes aeration and retains moisture. Clean and sifted.
- Black or Red Lava Rock (2 quarts) – Choose your color. Prevents compaction, adds structure, and supports drainage.
Why Choose DIY?
| Feature | DIY Soil Kit | Premium Ready-To-Use |
|---|---|---|
| Experience Level | Intermediate to Advanced | Beginner to Expert |
| Customization | Full Control | Pre-Blended |
| Convenience | Requires Mixing | Ready Out of Bag |
| Fun Factor | ✅ | — |
| Cost Savings | ✅ | — |
Trusted by Professionals
All components are part of the Ho Yoku brand, used by professionals at New England Bonsai Gardens, Bonsai Outlet, and the Kaikou School of Bonsai. We double-sift every ingredient and package them in resealable stand-up pouches for convenience and quality.
Optional Add-On
Want to take it one step further? Add a soil sifter to your order to fine-tune the particle sizes or clean your mix even further.
Size & Packaging
Each component comes in a 2 quart resealable pouch—clearly labeled, dust-free, and ready to blend.</
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.
