Akadama is half dry and half wet. When all the granules are beige on the surface, this may be a signal for watering. The Akadama is Akadamagranular clay and red brown, used as a substrate neutral culture primarily for bonsai. It is found only in Japan. The volcanic origin of the Akadama is actually a kind of clay, but “just” cooked.
Unlike regular clay, the Akadama has a solid texture and does not cup. The grains of the Akadama have a good behavior and become brittle if they are compressed or after 2 to 3 years of regular watering. When using the Akadama as substrate for bonsai, it is at this point we proceeded to transplant to prevent the roots from lack of air.
Uses of Akadama
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The structure and size of the substrate can maintain a level of ventilation, drainage and ideal humidity for the proper development of plants by promoting the growth of roots.
The fact that the color is very marked by its moisture content facilitates the tracking of watering cycle.
It must be said that the pumice also found its place among bonsai enthusiasts. Indeed, its ability to absorb large amounts also allows it to store water and fertilizer needed for healthy bonsai. Pumice is increasingly used to the detriment of Akadama because of its very impressive results.
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