{"product_id":"premium-conifer-blend-sifted","title":"Premium Conifer Blend, Sifted","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKindly note we offer two blended products; the Deciduous blend holds more water than the Conifer Blend.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure your prized bonsai's health with our Premium Conifer Blend, a professional-grade, soilless growing medium developed specifically for the unique demands of pines, junipers, and other conifers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Mix Works:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Golden Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a precise 1:1:1 balance of \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Ibaraki Hard Akadama, Small, 3-5mm\" href=\"\/products\/ibaraki-hard-akadama-small-3-5mm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDouble-Redline Akadama\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Japanese Pumice (Hyuga), Small, 3-6mm\" href=\"\/products\/japanese-pumice-hyuga-small-3-6mm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHorticultural Pumice\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Japanese Lava Stone, Small, 0-5mm\" href=\"\/products\/japanese-lava-stone-small-0-5mm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVolcanic Lava Rock\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"AgriCarb, Agricultural Carbon\" href=\"\/products\/agricarb-agricultural-carbon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAgricarb\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prevents root rot—the primary enemy of conifers—by allowing water to pass through freely while maintaining essential oxygen pockets. Fines have also been sifted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructural Integrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e These inorganic components resist breaking down, ensuring your trees thrive for years between repottings without soil compaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutrient Retention: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe high Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) of the Akadama ensures your Bonsai Fertilizers are held in the substrate and delivered efficiently to the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bio-Active Edge: \u003c\/strong\u003eInfused with 5% Agricarb (Macadamia Nut Biochar). This sustainably sourced additive creates a permanent habitat for beneficial mycorrhizal fungi, which are essential for conifer health and nutrient uptake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition: \u003c\/strong\u003e31.6% Akadama, 31.6% Pumice, 31.6% Lava Rock, 5% Agricarb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParticle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professionally sifted to 3mm–6mm to remove dust and fines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For: \u003c\/strong\u003eAll Conifer species including Japanese Black Pine, Juniper, Deodar, Cypress and more. Additionally species which prefer less water retention. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePlease note: This premium product is sifted to remove fines however some fines may be present when you receive it due to avoidable friction of the particles during transport.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bonsai Tree (Pty) Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":50881574371634,"sku":"PREMCON500","price":30.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2L","offer_id":50881574404402,"sku":"PREMCON2","price":108.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L","offer_id":50881574437170,"sku":"PREMCON5","price":240.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20L","offer_id":50881574469938,"sku":"PREMCON20","price":720.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/6016\/files\/E2A0DF44-01BE-4698-BEF6-5B7945207DD6.jpg?v=1775738574","url":"https:\/\/www.bonsaitree.co.za\/products\/premium-conifer-blend-sifted","provider":"Bonsai Tree (Pty) Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}