Chabasai 2-5 mm

Chabasai is a granulated volcanic clay, known for its highly draining properties and exceptional stability. This mineral substrate is ideal for improving the structure and drainage of potting soil mixes, particularly for demanding plants such as bonsai, especially conifers.

Uses: Mixed into potting soil, Chabasai is used to improve soil structure and drainage. It is particularly recommended for bonsai and potted plants requiring optimal aeration and efficient water management.

Recommended plants: Bonsai (especially conifers), orchids, succulents, cacti.

Properties :

• Very stable, does not decompose quickly
• Maintains a stable structure in the substrate
• Excellent nutrient retention capacity

Benefits :

• Promotes good root development
• Does not rise to the surface like perlite, ensuring even distribution in the substrate
• Improves aeration and moisture retention, creating an optimal environment for roots
• Reduces the risk of soil compaction, facilitating root growth
• Resists temperature variations well, providing additional protection to the roots

Additional Information for Ornamental Culture:

• Chabasai is particularly beneficial for bonsai, helping to maintain an open soil structure, essential for fine root development and water management.
• It is also suitable for potted plants that require good aeration and efficient drainage, such as orchids, succulents and cacti.
• Its stability makes it a durable choice for substrate mixes that do not require frequent replacement.
• Its ability to retain nutrients and water allows for slow and controlled release, providing plants with the necessary resources over an extended period of time.
• In horticulture it is used to improve soil texture and structure, creating an ideal growing environment for a variety of ornamental plants.