Soil mix Bonsai trees require a special type of soil that is well-draining but still retains moisture. You can make your own bonsai soil mix by combining equal parts of akadama, pumice, and lava rock.

Kokedama is a unique form of Japanese bonsai that features a living plant grown in a ball of soil, wrapped in moss and secured with string. The term “kokedama” comes from the Japanese words ...