Premium American Pumice – Trusted by Professionals
This is the pumice we use at New England Bonsai Gardens for many of our most valuable trees—including imported Japanese White Pines. Locally mined and professionally sifted, Ho Yoku American Pumice delivers excellent drainage, aeration, and moisture regulation for bonsai, succulents, cacti, and other potted plants.
Why Choose American Pumice?
In recent years, we've transitioned many of our mixes to include more USA-sourced pumice. Why? Not only does it help reduce costs and support domestic production, but our local bonsai professionals actually prefer it for its durability, neutral color, and performance in our climate.
American Pumice vs. Japanese Hyuga Pumice
- American Pumice – Slightly lighter in weight and color. Excellent for everyday mixes, conifers, and white pines. More affordable without sacrificing quality.
- Japanese Hyuga Pumice – Denser and more angular. Excellent for specialty or competition trees. Imported and higher in cost due to rarity.
Both are excellent—your choice depends on your tree’s needs, watering style, and soil budget.
Key Features
- 100% Natural – No dyes, chemicals, or additives.
- Ready to Use – Sieved to a uniform 3/8"–1/4", dust-reduced, dried, and bagged.
- Ideal Drainage + Moisture Retention – Encourages feeder root development while preventing waterlogging.
- Used by the Best – The same pumice we use in the Kaikou School and throughout our NEBG nursery.
- Resealable Stand-Up Pouch – Keeps your soil clean, dry, and easy to store.
Sizes & Wholesale
Choose from 2-quart pouches up to 18L bags and Super Sacks.
Need pallets for classrooms, retail, or workshops? Contact us for wholesale pricing—no order is too big.
Upgrade your bonsai care today and join the tens of thousands who rely on Tinyroots and Ho Yoku soils for proven, professional results.
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.
