Bonsai Supply

Expanded Shale

Name: Expanded Shale
Brand: Bonsai Supply
Availability: InStock

Expanded Shale 2qt

$13.99

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Size

2 Qt

4 Qt

24 Lb

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Give your plants the aeration and drainage they crave with Expanded Shale, a sustainable and versatile soil amendment ideal for bonsai, cacti, succulents, tropicals, and landscape use.

Fired at high temperatures, expanded shale is a porous, lightweight material that resists compaction and improves soil structure over time. Its stable, inert nature makes it perfect for increasing oxygen flow to the root zone while holding just enough moisture to support healthy plant growth.

Key Benefits:

Enhances drainage in heavy or compacted soils
Boosts aeration and root development
Long-lasting, won’t break down or decompose
Ideal for use in custom soil blends or as a decorative, functional top dressing
pH neutral and chemically inert
1/4 inch particle size

Suggested Uses:

Mix into your potting blend to create a well-draining soil structure, or apply as a top dressing to improve moisture retention, prevent soil compaction, and achieve a clean, finished look.

Testimonials

★★★★★
This shop has great customer service. Although they mainly sell pots they also have a few plants to sell. I bought one of these plants and it shipped very fast. The plant I received is beautiful but it was the wrong plant. I contacted the shop right away. I told them I will keep the plant but I’d still want to buy the one I wanted. The plant I wanted also cost less so I offered to pay the difference too. The shop apologized for the mistake and said they will send the right plant right away and to keep the plant i already received. I thought that was awesome, thoughtful and very professional and that goes a long way. Thank you so much and I really appreciate that.
Blesi
Kahului,Hi

★★★★★
Simply a beautiful and artistic Peety pot. Will be the pot for an Adenia metamorpha and the two will definitely display awesome artistry.
John
Los Angeles, CA

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