Best type of soil for wooden growbox

There was a good thread on zeolite a few years ago that is maybe worth revisiting.

IIRC Zeolites aren’t readily available in the US but maybe there are some sources out there.

Before getting into bonsai, I got some of this zeolite mix for houseplants. It was pretty good, but maybe a bit pricy (especially compared to garden center soil) so I stopped buying it but worked well. Every so often I think about buying another bag just to see how it would stand up with bonsai.

https://www.lechuza.us/accessories-lechuza-pon/lechuza-pon-1.4-us.dry.gal/19561.html

From the website the mix is:

  • Zeolite
  • German washed pumice
  • German, light Lava (permanently supplies your plant with iron)
  • Fully-coated, premium-quality fertilizer.
  • The coating is purely organize and breaks down without leaving any residue.
  • The fertilizer supplies your plant with nutrients for up to 6 months.
  • Fit for all plants, including foliage, flowering plants like orchids, citrus plants, herbs, tomatoes, fruit trees, cacti, and more.
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