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product_id: 537455591
title: "6lb Hard Akadama Bonsai Soil 3-6mm Small Grain for Cactus, Succulents, Bonsai Plants Soil Amendment, Prevent Over Water, Provides Optimal Water Retention, Fast Drainage"
brand: "jfwod"
price: "A$138"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Jfwod"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/537455591-6lb-hard-akadama-bonsai-soil-3-6mm-small-grain-cactus
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# 100% natural volcanic clay optimal water retention & drainage eco-friendly & chemical-free 6lb Hard Akadama Bonsai Soil 3-6mm Small Grain for Cactus, Succulents, Bonsai Plants Soil Amendment, Prevent Over Water, Provides Optimal Water Retention, Fast Drainage

**Brand:** jfwod
**Price:** A$138
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Elevate your bonsai game with nature’s premium soil secret!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 6lb Hard Akadama Bonsai Soil 3-6mm Small Grain for Cactus, Succulents, Bonsai Plants Soil Amendment, Prevent Over Water, Provides Optimal Water Retention, Fast Drainage by jfwod
- **How much does it cost?** A$138 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/537455591-6lb-hard-akadama-bonsai-soil-3-6mm-small-grain-cactus)

## Best For

- jfwod enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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

## Key Features

- • **Reusable Packaging:** Comes in a resealable 6lb bag to keep your soil fresh and ready for every repotting session.
- • **Eco-Conscious Growth:** 100% natural volcanic soil with zero fillers, dyes, or chemicals—pure plant nourishment.
- • **Versatile Bonsai Mix Base:** Perfectly pairs with other soil components to create custom mixes tailored to your plant’s needs.
- • **Professional-Grade Porosity:** Highly porous fired clay ensures fast drainage and prevents soil compaction for healthier roots.
- • **Precision Moisture Indicator:** Akadama darkens when wet, so you never over or under water your bonsai.

## Overview

This 6lb bag of 3-6mm Akadama bonsai soil is crafted from 100% natural volcanic clay, offering superior water retention and fast drainage. Its eco-friendly, chemical-free composition prevents soil compaction while signaling watering needs by changing color when wet. Ideal for bonsai, succulents, and cacti, it supports healthy root growth and pairs seamlessly with other soil amendments. Packaged in a reusable resealable bag, it’s the go-to choice for professional and hobbyist plant parents aiming for thriving, vibrant plants.

## Description

This Bonsai Akadama (3-6mm) is fired clay from 100% natural volcanic soil, eco-friendly, no additional fillers, no paint, no dyes, no chemicals, and provides the tree with moisture while preventing compaction. The akadama is one of the most commonly used mediums for bonsai soil, it’s rarely used on its own. Combining particles with different structural and water-retention properties allows for the creation of nearly limitless bonsai mixes.

Review: Essential for Drainage in My Chunky Soil Mix 🌿✨ - Perlite is a must-have in my chunky soil mix, and this one is great quality. The pieces are clean, lightweight, and airy — exactly what I want for improving drainage and root aeration. It blends easily with coco chips, charcoal, worm castings, and moss to create the perfect well-balanced mix for my houseplants. I use this in almost every repotting project because it keeps the soil from getting compacted and helps prevent overwatering issues. My plants love the lighter texture, and I can already see healthier root growth. ✅ Why I love it: -Clean, high-quality perlite -Improves drainage & prevents soil compaction -Lightens mixes for better root health -Pairs perfectly with other chunky soil additives -Great value for the amount you get ⚠️ Cons: -None — it’s exactly what I needed Overall, this is an essential additive for any plant parent mixing their own soil. It’s simple, effective, and always keeps my plants happy. 🌱Another win for my plant addiction 🌿💚
Review: the best way to grow strong roots and to protect your bulbs from desiccation. - this is such fine vermiculite, its akin to dust. was used to keep the moisture in my dahlia tubers and lily bulbs when storage in the fridge was called for over 4 months. kept all 25 tubers and 20 bulbs. then used the vermiculite as a rooting medium when cold treating my ranunculus and anemones over 3 weeks to presprout. had 7 inch long root fibers extending from all claws of ranunculus corms and was able to gently pull 2 corms in separate directions to untangle roots which grew all throught 3 inch deep tray. never lost a single root figber, which wouldve happened with soil. also made 20 stem cuttings that rooted of 15 dahlias and grew them for 8 weeks before transferring them into the ground and the root system was thinly finrous, not thickened from binding. was able to reuse until overwatering caused both rot and mold to build on surface which prompted me to throw away the medium. otherwise it was very effective.

## Features

- This Bonsai Akadama (3-6mm) is fired clay from 100% natural volcanic soil, eco-friendly, no additional fillers, no paint, no dyes, no chemicals, and provides the tree with moisture while preventing compaction.
- This professional-grade akadama is well packed in a reusable sealing bag, the package weights 6 pounds per bag.
- Akadama soil changes color (it darkens) when wet, indicating when to water your plant. Keep an eye that you don’t overwater them or don’t leave them under-watering, which retain their form when dry and absorb water when wet.
- The akadama is one of the most commonly used mediums for bonsai soil, it’s rarely used on its own. Combining particles with different structural and water-retention properties allows for the creation of nearly limitless bonsai mixes.
- Akadama is highly porous in nature, and favors faster drainage. It also helps in spreading nutrients to your bonsai tree roots. It ticks off all the necessary requirements succulents needs for proper growth.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0C4NK1ZPS |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,296 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #44 in Garden Soil |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,281) |
| Item Weight | 5.96 pounds |
| Item model number | Akadama Soil |
| Manufacturer | JFWOD |
| Product Dimensions | 9 x 3 x 10 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** JFWOD
- **Style:** Volcanic clay-based, highly porous, fast-draining, for bonsai and succulents
- **UPC:** 721295714631

## Images

![6lb Hard Akadama Bonsai Soil 3-6mm Small Grain for Cactus, Succulents, Bonsai Plants Soil Amendment, Prevent Over Water, Provides Optimal Water Retention, Fast Drainage - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71kKBBG22TL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How big are the perlite pieces? I'm looking for something at least 1/2".**
A: The size of perlite is 3mm-6mm, ( 0.12 inch-0.24inch ), Our JFWOD Perlites are great choice for plants improve drainage and ventilation, help the root growth.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential for Drainage in My Chunky Soil Mix 🌿✨
*by D***E on September 25, 2025*

Perlite is a must-have in my chunky soil mix, and this one is great quality. The pieces are clean, lightweight, and airy — exactly what I want for improving drainage and root aeration. It blends easily with coco chips, charcoal, worm castings, and moss to create the perfect well-balanced mix for my houseplants. I use this in almost every repotting project because it keeps the soil from getting compacted and helps prevent overwatering issues. My plants love the lighter texture, and I can already see healthier root growth. ✅ Why I love it: -Clean, high-quality perlite -Improves drainage & prevents soil compaction -Lightens mixes for better root health -Pairs perfectly with other chunky soil additives -Great value for the amount you get ⚠️ Cons: -None — it’s exactly what I needed Overall, this is an essential additive for any plant parent mixing their own soil. It’s simple, effective, and always keeps my plants happy. 🌱Another win for my plant addiction 🌿💚

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ the best way to grow strong roots and to protect your bulbs from desiccation.
*by K***R on January 13, 2026*

this is such fine vermiculite, its akin to dust. was used to keep the moisture in my dahlia tubers and lily bulbs when storage in the fridge was called for over 4 months. kept all 25 tubers and 20 bulbs. then used the vermiculite as a rooting medium when cold treating my ranunculus and anemones over 3 weeks to presprout. had 7 inch long root fibers extending from all claws of ranunculus corms and was able to gently pull 2 corms in separate directions to untangle roots which grew all throught 3 inch deep tray. never lost a single root figber, which wouldve happened with soil. also made 20 stem cuttings that rooted of 15 dahlias and grew them for 8 weeks before transferring them into the ground and the root system was thinly finrous, not thickened from binding. was able to reuse until overwatering caused both rot and mold to build on surface which prompted me to throw away the medium. otherwise it was very effective.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Smaller bag than expected, but great stuff.
*by S***G on March 23, 2025*

It's very nice and clean. Exactly the texture I needed. However, I really expected a 2Qt bag to be bigger. It's super light stuff, and so the bag was only about 10"x12"x3" (I'm completely approximating, I didn't take a ruler to it). Thankfully, I don't need a lot, and it's WAY less expensive than I found at any local garden shops.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-09*