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product_id: 13481790
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: "A$67"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Tinyroots"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/13481790-akadama-2-25qt-bonsai-soil-sifted-through-1-8-inch
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
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# 100% volcanic origin for premium nutrient delivery Color-changing moisture indicator for perfect watering Double-sifted through 1/8" & 1/16" mesh for ultra-pure 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:** A$67
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌱 Elevate your bonsai game with soil that knows when to drink!

## 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?** A$67 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/13481790-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

- • **Durable & Resilient:** Firm granules resist crumbling, ensuring long-lasting soil structure
- • **Precision Sifted Soil:** Dual mesh filtration removes dust and fines for optimal aeration
- • **Versatile Growth Medium:** Ideal for bonsai, succulents, cacti, and indoor plants alike
- • **Smart Moisture Indicator:** Soil darkens when wet, eliminating guesswork in watering
- • **Master Gardener’s Choice:** Trusted by Japanese bonsai experts for superior root health

## Overview

Akadama 2.25qt Bonsai Soil is a premium volcanic soil mined in Japan, meticulously sifted through 1/8" and 1/16" meshes to remove dust and fine particles. Renowned among Japanese master gardeners, it offers excellent drainage and aeration while providing a unique moisture indicator that darkens when wet. Perfect for bonsai, succulents, and indoor plants, this durable soil enhances root health and growth, making it a must-have for both novice and expert plant enthusiasts.

## 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: Incredible so far! - 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: Great quality - Great quality

## 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #81,774 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #749 in Garden Soil |
| Brand | Tinyroots |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 878 Reviews |
| Item Weight | 2 Pounds |
| Style | 5mm |
| UPC | 850044996643 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Tinyroots
- **Style:** 5mm
- **Item Weight:** 2 Pounds

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible so far!
*by K***E on February 22, 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!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality
*by D***N on December 30, 2025*

Great quality

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good soil for moss ball
*by A***. on January 27, 2026*

Good bag of soil.. tried using this for my moss ball, think it will do just fine. The packaging is kinda old, not sure if it is cuz it has been sitting in the sun?

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*Last updated: 2026-02-20*