Activated Charcoal For Plants Terrariums 100g
Activated charcoal (charcoal heated to increase its adsorptive power) is a great house plant soil amendment that can help improve your plants health.
- perfect to add as a layer for your open or closed terrarium
- helps prevent mould and bacteria growth
- improve water circulation and prevent overwatering
Mix the charcoal with soil or add a layer on the bottom to improve drainage, absorb odours, and toxins and prevent moulds as well as balance/lower pH.
It is an excellent absorbent which can absorb fertilizer and release slowly for a longer period providing a healthy dose on a regular basis.
Perfect for mossariums and terrariums too!
100g paper zip bag or plastic container
£5.00
24 in stock
Description
Make sure you have everything you need
Terrarium Checklist
Materials you need to create a terrarium:
- Terrarium Soil: A specialist blend that is tailored for humidity-loving plants
- Sphagnum Moss: Helps with water retention and improves drainage
- Activated Charcoal: To prevent mould and provide an additional layer of filtration
- Drainage layer: Stones or clay pebbles for added drainage
- Selection of Humidity-loving plants: A variety of plants that thrive in high-humidity environments
- Decorative Stones: To add a decorative touch around your plants
- Cushion or Sheet Moss: To add a natural touch around your plants
- Additional decorations: Use crystals, favourite ornaments, pieces of wood, bark or anything else you want
- Glass container: can be closed or opened, the best is made of clear glass
- Springtails and Ispodpods: Make your terrarium a bio-active thriving environment with those little helpers
- Tools: Help you create a beautiful terrarium and maintain it later
- Mister: Delicately spray a gentle mist of water, ensuring your plants receive the moisture they need to thrive
Need extra help
If you prefer a super easy way to start with your terrarium project, we also offer large, eco-glass terrarium kits that include everything you need to create a beautiful terrarium, from the closed container with a cork lid to the soil, moss, and plants. Our website also has an article on how to make a terrarium with step-by-step instructions, helpful advice, and answers to frequently asked questions to help you get started.
Q & A
Hello ,
Our terrarium potting mix is prepared with activated charcoal and you don’t have to add anymore, but activated charcoal can be used as an additional layer.
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A larger pot than was needed for my small terrarium but good value and will last a long time.
A larger pot than was needed for my small terrarium but good value and will last a long time.
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