You will need a lightweight potting mix or peat moss, akadama (a coarse, clay-like mineral used as bonsai soil), plant, moss (sheet or Spanish), string, scissors and water. 1. Start by soaking the ...

The oak bonsai tree prefers well-draining soil with good water retention capacity. A mixture of Akadama, pumice, and lava rock is a great option for bonsai soil. The oak bonsai tree should be ...