Initially posted 4-20-2016
Bonsai Block is a superior alternative for turface. BonsaiBlock benefits embrace…
- A continuing ¼ inch measurement versus turface, which is made up of smaller particles
that scale back drainage. - Much less water retention. Our checks present a 20 % water retention fee for
Bonsai Block versus Turface that exhibits a retention fee of 44 %. This
can scale back root rot. Please see our weblog at BonsaiJack.com for extra
info on these checks. - Higher cosmetics. BonsaiBlock seems to be higher in form and shade. It has a pure
pebble look with a number of earth tones. In contrast to Turface that has a lightweight
shade machined look. - Excessive firing temperatures. Each Turface and BonsaiBlock are calcined clay however
BonsaiBlock is fired at larger temps making a stronger materials that can
not break down as quick. - BonsaiBlock has a constant PH vary. Our checks have proven Turface with an acidic PH
of 4.41 versus BonsaiBlock with a PH of 8.63. Turface labels present a really
vast PH vary of 4.0 to eight.0. That is very inconsistent in my view.
BonsaiBlock is a superior product and is priced decrease than lava and about the identical as Turface. It has most of the similar properties of Maroon Lava and superior properties to Turface.
Bonsai artists will proceed to make use of turface as a soil ingredient and that’s your choice. We promote each varieties. We will solely present info for
different merchandise to think about. It’s my opinion that turface ought to solely be used for acid loving shohin or mame timber.
We’re utilizing a mixture of two components BonsaiBlock, two components pumice and one half pine bark fines for tropicals.
Thanks for the continued assist.
