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Where to buy substrate in Perth

Posted: October 17th, 2018, 10:48 am
by DustyRusty
HI,

I moved to Perth recently from Sydney. Where can I buy a substrate suitable for bonsai? Used diatomite in Sydney but would be happy with something else if the particles were small enough and it held enough water. I live in Claremont, but happy to drive for the right materials.

Thanks for your help

DR

Re: Where to buy substrate in Perth

Posted: October 17th, 2018, 11:11 am
by jonathanv
G'day Mate

Have a look at Woodvale Fish and Lily Farm, I use them for spongolite and some stone products. I've also had luck at hydroponic xpress in canningvale for pumice. Call ahead for sure!!!

Re: Where to buy substrate in Perth

Posted: October 17th, 2018, 1:28 pm
by Mbunro
Bonsai society of WA has a show in morley in november.. i went to the one 2 years ago, and there was someone selling akadama and a few other substrates...
Cant make any promises that it will be the same this year but probably worth stopping by to check and have a chat with the seller..
I know a guy south of the river that sells high quality river sand in a few different grades and colours for a good price, if that interests you too.

Re: Where to buy substrate in Perth

Posted: October 27th, 2018, 4:24 pm
by DustyRusty
jonathanv wrote:G'day Mate

Have a look at Woodvale Fish and Lily Farm, I use them for spongolite and some stone products. I've also had luck at hydroponic xpress in canningvale for pumice. Call ahead for sure!!!
Mate, thank you! Went to hydro express today. Got a big delicious bag of 1-7mm pumice. Perfect!