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product_id: 83015181
title: "Japanese Hard Ibaraki Akadama for Bonsai, Cactus & Succulent Soil Mix - Small Size Grain (3mm-6mm) 14 L (IBA AKA S)"
brand: "double red line"
price: "R7414"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Double Red Line"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/83015181-japanese-hard-ibaraki-akadama-for-bonsai-cactus-and-succulent-soil
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 3-6mm small grain size for perfect root penetration Natural porous structure for optimal water & nutrient absorption Enhances soil aeration and drainage for healthy root oxygenation Japanese Hard Ibaraki Akadama for Bonsai, Cactus & Succulent Soil Mix - Small Size Grain (3mm-6mm) 14 L (IBA AKA S)

**Brand:** double red line
**Price:** R7414
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Elevate your plant game with Japan’s secret soil weapon!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Japanese Hard Ibaraki Akadama for Bonsai, Cactus & Succulent Soil Mix - Small Size Grain (3mm-6mm) 14 L (IBA AKA S) by double red line
- **How much does it cost?** R7414 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- double red line enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted double red line brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Imported Authenticity:** Shipped in original Japanese packaging for premium quality assurance
- • **Moisture Meter Built-In:** Darkens when wet, making watering schedules foolproof and stress-free
- • **Aeration & Drainage Boost:** Porous akadama ensures roots breathe and thrive in perfectly balanced soil
- • **Long-Term Root Growth Partner:** Softens over time allowing roots to penetrate deeply, promoting vigorous plant health
- • **Precision Grain Size for Root Mastery:** Small 3-6mm particles tailor-made for bonsai, cactus & succulent success

## Overview

Japanese Hard Ibaraki Akadama is a premium 14L soil mix featuring small 3-6mm porous granules that optimize water retention, drainage, and aeration. Imported directly from Japan, it darkens when moist to help you nail watering schedules and softens over time to encourage deep root growth—ideal for bonsai, cactus, and succulent enthusiasts seeking professional-grade soil performance.

## Description

ITEM: New Japanese Hard Ibaraki Akadama for Bonsai, Cactus & Succulent Soil MIx - 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. SIZE: SMALL Particles are approximately from 3 mm - 6 mm VOLUME: Approx. 14 L SHIPPING: - We ship in original imported Japanese bag.

Review: Akadama - Very good for my succulents.
Review: Pebbled clay for mixing into planter soil, will hydrate and revert to clay with use - Akadama is good for retaining moisture and becoming softened over time with each watering. Roots can also grow through the material. After prolonged use, the material is expected to degrade back into clay. A more hardened version, called Turface, is fired in a way that makes it permanently hard while retaining moisture, sort of like how a terracotta pot is when it gets wet. Akadama though has one main advantage over Turface in that roots can actually penetrate and grow through it as it softens. This particular sizing (3-6mm) is perfect for small planter mixes.

## Features

- New Japanese Hard Ibaraki Akadama for Bonsai, Cactus & Succulent Soil MIx
- SIZE: SMALL Particles are approximately from 3 mm - 6 mm VOLUME: Approx. 14 L
- We ship in original imported Japanese bag

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07J3TM6GD |
| Best Sellers Rank | #78,616 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #754 in Garden Soil |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (44) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | IBA AKA S |
| Manufacturer | IBARAKI |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Double Red Line
- **Style:** Japanese
- **UPC:** 756519263435

## Images

![Japanese Hard Ibaraki Akadama for Bonsai, Cactus & Succulent Soil Mix - Small Size Grain (3mm-6mm) 14 L (IBA AKA S) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Yru2ono1L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is that 100% Japanese akadama shipped in the original bag as shown in the photo? Is the volume 14 liters? Weight? seller mentioned 5 and 19 lbs.**
A: Yes, shipped in original bag
Small grain weights approximately 21lbs

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Akadama
*by J***. on November 21, 2025*

Very good for my succulents.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pebbled clay for mixing into planter soil, will hydrate and revert to clay with use
*by G***E on June 28, 2021*

Akadama is good for retaining moisture and becoming softened over time with each watering. Roots can also grow through the material. After prolonged use, the material is expected to degrade back into clay. A more hardened version, called Turface, is fired in a way that makes it permanently hard while retaining moisture, sort of like how a terracotta pot is when it gets wet. Akadama though has one main advantage over Turface in that roots can actually penetrate and grow through it as it softens. This particular sizing (3-6mm) is perfect for small planter mixes.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High quality
*by D***N on April 4, 2023*

I used this for bonsai. When sifted, I had about 1 to 1.5 cups of dust, about 3 cups of 5/16 to 3/8 and the rest of the bag was 1/16 to 1/4. That's a really good ratio, in my mind.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-05*