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product_id: 384727548
title: "Akadama 2.25qt Bonsai Soil, Sifted Through 1/8 Inch Mesh Then Through 1/16 Mesh, Dust and Small Particles Removed"
brand: "tinyroots"
price: "VT20649"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
category: "Tinyroots"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/384727548-akadama-2-25qt-bonsai-soil-sifted-through-1-8-inch
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
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# 100% volcanic origin Dual mesh sifted (1/8" & 1/16") 2.25 qt / 2 lbs premium soil Akadama 2.25qt Bonsai Soil, Sifted Through 1/8 Inch Mesh Then Through 1/16 Mesh, Dust and Small Particles Removed

**Brand:** tinyroots
**Price:** VT20649
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌱 Elevate your bonsai game with soil that speaks Japanese mastery!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Akadama 2.25qt Bonsai Soil, Sifted Through 1/8 Inch Mesh Then Through 1/16 Mesh, Dust and Small Particles Removed by tinyroots
- **How much does it cost?** VT20649 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/384727548-akadama-2-25qt-bonsai-soil-sifted-through-1-8-inch)

## Best For

- tinyroots enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted tinyroots brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Versatile Growth Medium:** Perfect for bonsai, succulents, cacti, and indoor plants—grow your green space with confidence
- • **Smart Moisture Indicator:** Volcanic soil darkens when wet, so you never over or underwater again
- • **Master Gardener’s Choice:** Trusted by Japanese bonsai experts for authentic growth results
- • **Optimal Drainage & Aeration:** Balances water retention and airflow to promote vigorous root development
- • **Precision Sifted for Purity:** Double mesh sifted to remove dust and debris, ensuring clean, healthy roots

## Overview

Akadama 2.25qt Bonsai Soil is a premium volcanic soil mined in Japan, meticulously dried and sifted through 1/8" and 1/16" meshes to remove dust and small particles. Renowned for its excellent drainage and aeration properties, it supports healthy root growth and features a unique color change when wet to signal watering needs. Ideal for bonsai, succulents, and indoor plants, this 2-pound bag offers 2.25 quarts of top-tier growing medium favored by both novice and expert gardeners.

## Description

Akadama is a premium bonsai soil used by Japanese master gardeners. Akadama soil is mined in Japan from volcanic soil. Once extracted its dried and sifted to various grain sizes. Double Red Line brand of Akadama is the most well known brand. A lot of our experienced customers use Akadama soil for their conifers and deciduous trees, but it's also recommend for novice gardeners. Akadama soil changes color (it darkens) when wet which provides a visual indicator of when to water your plant. Which soil should you purchase? If you are a novice gardener, we recommend that you use our pre-mixed and ready to use Tropical, Conifer, Deciduous, or Azalea bonsai soil. Weight: 2 lbs bag - approx. 5 cups of soil (small grain)

Review: Overpriced - Found an excessive amount of debris in the bag while shifting. Also, too much dust! Also it's overpriced.
Review: As with most plant and bonsai stuff, it takes time to fully know if something works amazing or terrible! I was new to the world of bonsais, and in February I finally planted my first two! These are Flame Trees, aka Delonix Regia/Royal Poinciana and as you can see they grew extremely fast! The larger is up to 4”! So I did all the research I could for this plant and learned everything that could help them grow! A grow light and heating mat were I believe a great help for indoors especially it being a tropical tree. When we found the best soil combination of lava rock, pumice, and bark fines, as well as akadama. We found tinyroots to have amazing reviews! We did their tropical blend and from what I could find out that blend didn’t contain akadama. So we purchased this to mix in! We did about 1 part akadama to about 7 parts tropical blend just to be safe, then sprinkled a few akadama on top after plants were planted. So far amazing! I did squeeze the pieces of akadama to test strength and they did not crumble! We did sift them, as the shipping I think causes some dust and crumble but very happy! Will keep using and if this changes we will update review!

## Features

- Bonsai Akadama: Used by Japanese master gardeners. Akadama soil is mined in Japan from volcanic soil. Once extracted its dried and sifted to various grain sizes.
- Provides Drainage: Aeration is important for healthy root growth. Akadama has the ability to absorb water while spreading nutrients to your bonsai trees roots
- Sifted and Dried: Tinyroots akadama is sifted through a 1/8" mesh and then through a 1/16" mesh to reduce the sediment that is bagged.
- Visual Indicator: The volcanic soil darkens when wet which provides an idea of when to water your bonsai or succulent plant.
- Multiple Uses: Can be used for as a succulent soil for cactus and other indoor plants. Also beneficial for conifers and deciduous bonsai trees.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00DRIDY8C |
| Brand Name | Tinyroots |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (840) |
| Item Type Name | 5MM |
| Item Weight | 2 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | New England Bonsai Gardens |
| Style Name | 5mm |
| UPC | 850044996643 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Volume | 2 Quarts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Tinyroots
- **Item weight:** 907 g
- **Style:** 5mm
- **UPC:** 850044996643

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Item Package Quantity** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐ Overpriced
*by O***. on 14 October 2023*

Found an excessive amount of debris in the bag while shifting. Also, too much dust! Also it's overpriced.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by K***E on 22 February 2024*

As with most plant and bonsai stuff, it takes time to fully know if something works amazing or terrible! I was new to the world of bonsais, and in February I finally planted my first two! These are Flame Trees, aka Delonix Regia/Royal Poinciana and as you can see they grew extremely fast! The larger is up to 4”! So I did all the research I could for this plant and learned everything that could help them grow! A grow light and heating mat were I believe a great help for indoors especially it being a tropical tree. When we found the best soil combination of lava rock, pumice, and bark fines, as well as akadama. We found tinyroots to have amazing reviews! We did their tropical blend and from what I could find out that blend didn’t contain akadama. So we purchased this to mix in! We did about 1 part akadama to about 7 parts tropical blend just to be safe, then sprinkled a few akadama on top after plants were planted. So far amazing! I did squeeze the pieces of akadama to test strength and they did not crumble! We did sift them, as the shipping I think causes some dust and crumble but very happy! Will keep using and if this changes we will update review!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***N on 30 December 2025*

Great quality

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*Last updated: 2026-05-05*