Akadama Iwamoto 3-6 mm
Iwamoto Akadama is a Japanese granulated clay fired at high temperatures (800°C), making it more durable and resistant to decomposition. This substrate offers stable water retention and maintains its structure even after prolonged use, making it an ideal choice for bonsai, as well as plants of the Aloaceae and Asparagales genus.
Uses: Akadama Iwamoto is used to improve water retention and durability in soil mixes, particularly for bonsai and succulents such as Haworthia, Gasteria, and Aloe. It is also suitable for other species that benefit from a stable, well-aerated soil structure.
Recommended plants: Bonsai, Haworthia, Gasteria, Aloe, other species of the genus Aloaceae and Asparagales.
Properties :
- More resistant to decomposition
- Maintains good water retention
- Structurally stable even after prolonged use
Benefits :
- Promotes a good balance of humidity and aeration, essential for bonsai and succulents
- Reduces the risk of root rot by effectively draining excess water
- Ideal for plants requiring long-term stable water retention
- Does not rise to the surface like perlite, ensuring even distribution in the substrate
- Provides an optimal growing environment for plants of the genus Aloaceae and Asparagales, which benefit from good water retention and adequate aeration.
- Reusable, making it an economical and eco-friendly option for gardeners
Additional Information for Ornamental Culture:
- Akadama Iwamoto is particularly valued in bonsai and succulent cultivation for its ability to provide an optimal growing environment, promoting a good balance between water retention and aeration.
- It can also be used for other potted plants that require a well-balanced substrate, such as some orchids and tropical plants.
- In horticulture, Akadama Iwamoto is recognized for improving the overall structure of the soil, facilitating root growth and plant health.
- When combined with other amendments like pumice or Kyriu, it improves the overall performance of the mix, creating an ideal growing environment for various ornamental plants.
- High temperature cooking increases durability and resistance to decay, ensuring continuity in plant care.
