Japanese Hyuga Pumice Small 3-6mm | Excellent Drainage & Aeration | Ideal for Bonsai & Succulents
R125.00 – R555.00Price range: R125.00 through R555.00
Discover japanese hyuga pumice for optimal water retention and drainage in your plant mixes, perfect for bonsai, succulents, and orchids.
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Japanese hyuga pumice
What is it?
Japanese pumice, or hyuga as it is known in japan is a naturally occurring volcanic product from the south part of miyazaki prefecture in japan.
Hyuga vs pumice
These two products are very similar in characteristics however due to the manner in which this hyuga is formed in nature it is slightly softer and more porous than conventional pumice. In fact hyuga is so porous it will sink, which reduces erosion when watering.
Due to the porosity of hyuga aggregates in your growing mixes it enhances:
• water retention
• nutrients
• oxygen
It is suitable for a wide range of plant species as it has an essentially neutral ph of 6.
How to use?
Japanese pumice is highly recommended for more demanding succulents as well as acid loving rhododendron (including azalea), general pot plants, orchids and it of course forms a crucial part of many bonsai growing mixes.
If i had only one soil component to use for bonsai it would be 100% pumice. If you have akadama, add some. – michael hagedorn
As hyuga will not under normal circumstances break down it can be sifted and re-used however if you intend doing so a disinfecting treatment using sporekill is strongly recommended to reduce the risk of spreading fungal or bacterial issues.
Hyuga can be combined with other elements such as akadama or peat (no more than 20% of the total mix). Due to the good drainage qualities of hyuga it is very often used to assist a sick tree to regain vigor and health. In such a case 100% japanese pumice may be used.
For typical growing conditions, a ratio of 1(akadama): 1(pumice) can be used. For plants which prefer more moisture you can double the quantity of akadama.
Shipping Policy
We offer a no risk shipping policy. If your order arrives damaged simply send us a photo and we will send you a replacement at our cost. If this is not possible you will receive a full refund.
Refund Policy
Our policy lasts 30 days as dictated by the SA Consumer Act.
If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a return, the item/s must be returned to us at your cost in an unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging, where applicable.
Some goods are exempt from being returned. These include any sealed products such as liquid pesticides and other sprays.
If something arrived broken you need to send us proof thereof, a couple pics off your cellphone is fine.
Refunds
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
All refunds are subject to a 15% processing fee due to the fees which we are subject to upon confirmation of your order, and then fees which we are billed when a refund is processed. Courier fees related to the original delivery and return are non- refundable.
Should you opt for a voucher to the same value as the refund then no processing fees will be charged, although delivery fees are still non-refundable.
Sale items
Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded.
Exchanges
We only replace items if they are defective or damaged during cartage. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at info@bonsaitree.co.za.
Shipping
To return your product, you can do so by courier to: Storage RSA, 42 Delson Circle, Somerset West Business Park, Somerset West, South Africa, 7130.
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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