ITEM: New Japanese Hard Ibaraki Akadama for Bonsai, Cactus Succulent Soil Mix - One of the best component for bonsai soil mixes. - Often combined with Hyuga, Kanuma, Kiryu, sand, lava, or composted bark. - Its natural porous allowing for absorption of water and nutrients. - Improves soil drainage and aeration, oxygen is essential for roots development. - Akadama color darkens when moist which helps set water schedules. - Product of Japan SIZE: LARGE Particles are approximately from 10 mm -18 mm SIZE: MEDIUM/LARGE Particles are approximately from 8.0 mm - 15.0 mm SIZE: SMALL Particles are approximately from 3.0 mm - 6.0 mm SIZE: SHOHIN Particles are approximately from 2 mm - 3 mm VOLUME WEIGHT: approx. 14 Liter PLEASE NOTE: This product contains a small amount of debris, is a normal phenomenon, since the transport process can not avoid friction, pressure and other circumstances lead to some of the powder situation. Thank you for your understanding SHIPPING: - We ship in original imported Japanese bag. - Combined shipping not available on this item.