{"product_id":"horticultural-pumice-3-8-1-16-natural-volcanic-soil-amendment-for-bonsai-cactus-succulents-japanese-maples-and-container-mixes","title":"Horticultural Pumice 3\/8\"–1\/16\", Natural Volcanic Soil Amendment for Bonsai, Cactus, Succulents, Japanese Maples and Container Mixes","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorticultural Grade Pumice – 3\/8\" to 1\/16\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImprove the structure of your specialty growing mixes with natural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOregon volcanic pumice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This horticultural-grade pumice contains a blend of particle sizes from approximately 3\/8\" to 1\/16\", along with some fines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMined in the Southern Cascade Mountains of Oregon, our pumice is a natural volcanic material known as the \"rock that floats.\" Its many tiny air pockets make it a useful ingredient in a variety of soil mixes for containers, bonsai, cactus, succulents, and specialty nursery plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural volcanic pumice mined in Oregon's Southern Cascade Mountains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate particle size: 3\/8\" to 1\/16\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlend of particle sizes with some fines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean pumice with no rocks, roots, or other debris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural porous structure with tiny air pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for horticultural soil mixes, bonsai, cactus, succulents, and containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-packed in a bag with a reusable tie for convenient storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Soil Mix Ratios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse these seller-recommended proportions as starting points for your growing mixes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral horticultural use – 15% pumice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMix 15% pumice into soil for general horticultural applications, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese maples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaised beds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater-sensitive plants – 30% pumice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse approximately 30% pumice in mixes for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGunnera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiant sequoia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSophora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaphne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonkey puzzle trees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFranklin trees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther water-sensitive plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCactus and succulents – 60–80% pumice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombine 60–80% pumice with 20–40% organic matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBonsai soil mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a bonsai mix, combine equal parts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePumice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoarse compost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack lava or coarse sand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are suggested starting ratios. Adjust your mix to suit the plant species, growing conditions, and watering practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Package Sizes and Fill Conversions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 ounces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 cups – fills approximately 1.33 trade-gallon containers with pure pumice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 quarts – fills approximately 2.5 trade-gallon containers with pure pumice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 gallons – fills approximately 6 trade-gallon containers with pure pumice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 gallons – fills approximately 12 trade-gallon containers with pure pumice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll prices include shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15-ounce quantities ship First-Class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10-cup and 5-quart quantities ship Priority Mail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-gallon and 6-gallon quantities ship UPS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage and Handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur pumice is hand-packed in a bag with a reusable tie, making it easy to store after opening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the pumice dries before use, moisten it to help prevent dust from forming. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not inhale dust from rock or potting soil products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dust may irritate the lungs, particularly for people with sensitive respiratory systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring the benefits of natural volcanic pumice to your bonsai, cactus, succulent, and specialty plant soil mixes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67489952399601,"sku":null,"price":51.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ETSYBETRI_59_e2b75f43-360d-47f0-874b-69e516c85f15.jpg?v=1794348514","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/horticultural-pumice-3-8-1-16-natural-volcanic-soil-amendment-for-bonsai-cactus-succulents-japanese-maples-and-container-mixes","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}