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Using carchoal

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by jai, Sep 13, 2015.

  1. Sep 13, 2015 #1
    jai

    jai Orchid addict

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    Has anyone use straight charcoal as potting media or mount?
     
  2. Sep 13, 2015 #2
    Ray

    Ray Orchid Iconoclast Supporting Member

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    Charcoal has historically be touted as a potting medium ingredient that "sweetens" it up, suggesting that it absorbs plant wastes and decomposition byproducts. Years ago, I experimented with it as a single-ingredient medium, and found that it actually absorbs all that and dissolved solids in the water faster than bark did, making it potentially toxic sooner.
     
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    jai

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    Would clay cat litter do the same? Do you think?
     
  4. Sep 13, 2015 #4
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    Absolutely