--- title: Lace Lava Rock in Sacramento | Mid Valley Rock url: https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-lace-lava/ business: Mid Valley Rock phone: (916) 363-4239 address: 5300 Excelsior Road, Sacramento, CA 95827 hours: Mon-Fri 7:00-4:00, Sat 7:30-3:00, Sun closed --- - [Home](https://midvalleyrock.com/) - [Stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/) - [Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/boulders/) - Lava: Lace Lava # Lace Lava Lace Lava is a windblown lava rock full of natural pots and holes, frequently used for bonsai displays and water features. Plan to pick a piece by eye at Mid Valley Rock, and call to check which pieces are in the yard. Lava: Lace Lava Colors vary by pallet and wet vs dry. See it in the yard. Lace Lava looks like stone lace. It is a windblown lava, full of holes, ridges and small natural pots. Those pockets are the reason bonsai growers seek it out: a small tree or succulent can root right into the rock. It is also a favorite for water features, where water spills and trickles through its openings. Each piece has a different shape, so plan to pick yours by eye. ## A windblown volcanic stone Lace Lava is one of several lavas in the yard. For how lava forms in the first place, see [Black Lichen Lava](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-black-lichen-lava/). Lace Lava is sold as a windblown lava. Its many natural pots give it a lacy, see-through character. Each piece is different, so ask what is in the yard and pick one for a pot or a pond. ## Bonsai and planted rock The natural pots hold a little soil. Bonsai growers use Lace Lava for root-over-rock and planted-stone displays, and gardeners tuck in small succulents and mosses. Choose a piece with a pocket that faces up and is deep enough to hold soil and moisture. ## In water features Water running over and through Lace Lava makes interesting sound and movement. It is often used as a spill stone or centerpiece in small ponds and fountains. Tell staff how the stone will be used, since not every stone suits constant water. Our [water feature stone guide](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/choosing-stone-for-water-features/) covers the basics. Lava is sold by weight and quoted by phone or at the yard. ## Popular uses - Bonsai root-over-rock displays - Planted succulent stones - Pond spill stones - Tabletop and patio fountains - Asian-style garden accents ### Is it in the yard today? Stock changes with the quarries. Ask us and we will check what is on hand for Lava: Lace Lava. [Is it in the yard today?](https://midvalleyrock.com/contact/?stone=Lava%3A%20Lace%20Lava#quote) ### At a glance - **Category:** Boulders - **Sold by:** Weight, on pallets - **Pricing:** Call for today’s price - **Stock:** Changes often. Ask before you drive over - **Delivery:** Flatbed + forklift, Mon-Sat ### Good to know - Pick a piece with an upward-facing pot if you plan to plant in it. - Handle with gloves; the thin edges can be sharp. - Test water flow over the stone before fixing it in place. ### Keep reading - [Boulder sizes and weights](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/boulder-sizes-and-weights/) - [Boulder landscaping](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/boulder-landscaping/) - [Ponds & water features](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/water-features/) - [Water-wise yards](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/drought-tolerant-landscaping/) ### Visit or call - **Monday - Friday:** 7:00 am - 4:00 pm - **Saturday:** 7:30 am - 3:00 pm - **Sunday:** Closed 5300 Excelsior Road Sacramento, CA 95827 Arrive 45 minutes before closing so we have time to help. [(916) 363-4239](tel:+19163634239) ## Pairs well with Lava: Lace Lava - [Lava: Golden Lace Lava Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-golden-lace-lava/) - [Lava: Black Lichen Lava Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-black-lichen-lava/) - [Jade Pebbles Cobbles and pebbles](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/jade-pebbles/) - [Tufa Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/tufa/) ## Lava: Lace Lava questions Still unsure? Call the yard at [(916) 363-4239](tel:+19163634239). We are happy to talk it through. ### What is Lace Lava used for? It is frequently used for bonsai and water features, thanks to its many natural pots and holes. ### Can I plant in Lace Lava? Yes. The natural pockets can hold soil for small plants, mosses and bonsai roots. ### How do I choose a piece of Lace Lava? Each piece has a different shape, so pick yours by eye at the yard. Tell staff whether it is for bonsai or a water feature. ## More boulders - [Sydney Peak Boulders / Flagstone / Tumbled flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/sydney-peak/) - [Moss Rock Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/moss-rock/) - [Lompoc Boulder Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lompoc-boulder/) - [Arizona Sandstone Boulders Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/arizona-sandstone-boulders/) - [Lava: Red Lava Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-red-lava/) - [Petrified Wood Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/petrified-wood/) - [Lava: Planter Lava Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-planter-lava/) - [Sculpture Stone Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/sculpture-stone/) - [Rainbow Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/rainbow/) - [Zebra Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/zebra/) [All boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/boulders/) ## Come see the stone in person Walk the yard with us, bring your measurements and a photo of your house, and we will help you pick stone that fits the project and the budget. 5300 Excelsior Road, Sacramento, CA 95827 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mid+Valley+Rock&query_place_id=ChIJhQvD0VfCmoARcSXoEbY0WSc) - **Monday - Friday:** 7:00 am - 4:00 pm - **Saturday:** 7:30 am - 3:00 pm - **Sunday:** Closed