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Japanese Lava Stone, Small, 0-5mm

35 reviews
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Each bag contains 10L unwashed Lava Stone in Small, 0-5mm particle size.

Crushed lava stone or its Japanese name, Fujizuna is an attractive and entirely natural product being a volcanic byproduct, for use in aquariums, terrariums, and forms an important component in bonsai tree and succulent mixes when combined with akadama and pumice.

For bonsai

Lava rock or scoria as volcanic rock is also referred to, adds spacing or passageways through which air can flow and prevents compaction of growing mediums. It has a potentially long lifespan as it does not break down and can thus be reused. Due to its high porosity it allows water and fertilizer penetration and storage.

The most popular mix containing lava would be 1 part small lava:1 part small akadama:1 part small pumice. To increase water retention use more akadama (eg when potting deciduous trees) This is affectionately known as the 'Boon mix' after its author bonsai professional Boon Manakitivipart. 

For aquariums

Lava stone is very effective at creating the ideal living environment for your aquarium as due to its porosity it provides plenty of surface area for beneficial denitrifying bacteria to develop. This beneficial bacteria has the ability to improve water quality by removing nitrates. Shrimp will also forage on Lava stone as small particles of food may become lodged in the millions of open cavities. Lava stone is also extremely popular with cichlid enthusiasts in their tank setups.

Lava stone has an SG greater than 1.0. It does not float in water.

For succulents

Much of the advantages of using crushed lava stone in a growing mix has been covered in the bonsai section and I dare say that the same 'Boon mix' would be ideal for many succulents. Essentially the lava stone provides structure to the medium as it does not degrade and is a very porous particle which retains moisture but permits free flow of air. 

Particle Distribution

  • +-50% smaller than 2.4mm
  • +-50% larger than 2.4mm, smaller than 5mm
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    Bonsai Tree Japanese Lava Stone, Medium, 0-10mm Review
    07/26/2021

    Japanese Lava Stone

    I started using the Lava stone with Akadama and Pumice last year and have had excellent growth on my trees especially Junipers.

    JV
    Joe V.
    South Africa South Africa
    08/02/2021

    Bonsai Tree

    Thanks Joe for the review and I am so glad you are happy with the results! Great tree in the making.

    09/19/2024

    Japanese Lava Stone

    Recently started mixing it with Akadama/ Pumice, even a better balanced mix than before!

    DG
    Dirk G.
    South Africa South Africa
    05/15/2024

    Japanese Lava Stone

    Great Product.I will defenitely use this in all my mixes.

    DV
    Danielle V.
    South Africa South Africa
    04/08/2024

    Experience from ordering from your shop is fantastic

    Experience from ordering from you guys is excellent. Very quick delivery and always informing on when delivery will take place.

    GN
    Grant N.
    South Africa South Africa
    02/02/2024

    Amazing results once switched over to aggregate based mixture for bonsai

    I have been playing around with the different combinations of aggregate mixtures for my trees and the finely ramified roots which Lava stone combined with Pumice and Akadama provides you is simply unmatched. Really a great product.

    EV
    Eugene v.
    South Africa South Africa