{"product_id":"kanuma-small-grain","title":"Kanuma - Small Grain","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKanuma (Small Grain) – Premium Japanese Bonsai Soil for Acid-Loving Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive your azaleas, camellias, gardenias, and other acid-loving bonsai the soil they were bred for. \u003cstrong\u003eKanuma\u003c\/strong\u003e is a soft, highly porous volcanic soil dug from the Kanuma region of \u003cspan\u003eJapan\u003c\/span\u003e, then dried and sifted to size. Its naturally acidic pH and open structure have made it the standard choice for azalea and satsuki bonsai among Japanese growers for generations, whether used on its own or blended into a broader soil mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKanuma is soft enough to break down gradually over a few growing seasons — many growers use that natural breakdown as a built-in signal for when it's time to repot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Kanuma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally Acidic pH\u003c\/strong\u003e – Ideal for azaleas, camellias, gardenias, and other acid-loving species without added amendments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent Water Retention and Drainage\u003c\/strong\u003e – Highly porous particles hold moisture at the roots while preventing soggy, waterlogged soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVisual Watering Indicator\u003c\/strong\u003e – Particles darken when wet and lighten as they dry, making watering easy to monitor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePromotes Fine Root Development\u003c\/strong\u003e – Soft particles let roots grow through and around them, building a dense, fibrous root ball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Natural and Chemical-Free\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mined and fired only; no fertilizers, pesticides, or synthetic additives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAzalea and satsuki bonsai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamellias, gardenias, and other acid-loving bonsai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlended amendment to lower soil pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepotting acid-loving container plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eParticle Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Grain (1\/8\" - 1\/4\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17 quarts (≈4.2 gallons, 14.35 lb)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 quarts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Use Kanuma?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKanuma has been trusted by Japanese bonsai growers for generations, prized for its balance of moisture retention, drainage, and acidity that few other substrates can match. It remains the go-to choice for azalea specialists and anyone growing acid-loving trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Kanuma alone for azaleas and other acid-loving bonsai, or blend it with akadama and pumice to fine-tune pH and drainage for your climate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bonsai Supply","offers":[{"title":"2 Quarts","offer_id":47247306129596,"sku":"Kanuma 2 qt","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"17 Quarts","offer_id":47247306096828,"sku":"Kanuma 17 qt","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1719\/9053\/files\/IMG_9149.heic?v=1786051637","url":"https:\/\/thebonsaisupply.com\/products\/kanuma-small-grain","provider":"Bonsai Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}