Hello
I need some advice about repotting my white pine. I've searched the forum and found some really good advice but still need a little help.
I'd like to grow the trunk some more but am unsure about which soil to repot the pine in.
I have ordered some bonsai soil from a local supplier. Here is what I bought:
This is our ready-to-use Bonsai standard soil.
Simply unpack and use for planting or repotting!
It contains a mixture of Akadama, a high quality hard clay mixture from Japan, pumice granulate (high porosity level, contains many air cells and avoids waterlogging) and Sphagnum-Turfmoos (which contains all the primary and secondary nutrients, as well as additional micronutrients fertilizers in small concentration).
This soil stores water and nutrients while avoiding root damages (root rot) thanks to its permeability, and guarantees a strong and healthy growth of plants. It is ideally suited for all indoor and outdoors plants (except for azaleas, which require "Kanuma" ).
pH-value: 6,3 to 6,9
Composition:
33 % Akadama (approximately 2 mm granularity)
21 % Lava - granulate
46 % Floraton
Should I use this soil to repot my tree for trunk growth or use some garden centre soil with it?
The pine is a nursery bought pine. I have followed the advice on the forum about pruning the candles and also at
cornwall-bonsai-society.co.uk/white-pine.html
I have included some photos showing what I did. I hope it turns out OK.
I will experience some heavy rain in Germany really soon and don't want the tree to suffer in wet conditions.
Thanks in advance.