Horticultural Charcoal

$9.49

Size

2L 8L

Horticultural charcoal, or inactive carbon, is charcoal in its purest form. It’s an organic material manufactured through a process known as pyrolysis. It is a media additive that can be added to any potting mix (bark, coco coir, terrarium or terrestrial potting soil mix and others).

Benefits of Horticultural Charcoal

Balance PH levels (helps raise pH levels, aka 'Sweetening'). Most orchids ideal pH is 5.8 - 6.5. Do not overuse. Ensure proper research to find the correct ratio and balance for your plants!
Filter impurities, ward off harmful bacterial, fungus and toxins.
Boost plant growth with aeration and drainage in soil, increase oxygen upkeep
Eliminates odours

The size of this charcoal is perfect for the majority of orchid mixes for small to large fine rooted orchids. The particle size of this charcoal can very from 1/4 to 1 inches. Charcoal is not finely graded and some smaller and larger pieces may be mixed in. If used for finer plants and medium, you can easily crush the particles into smaller sizes.

Purchasing Guide (In Spike vs Blooming Size)

In Spike (Flowering)

If you purchase an orchid in spike, it is in a stage of developing a flower spike that may bloom. There are many different stages of spikes, from just beginning of development to about to or fully opened blooms.

Sequential / Continuous bloomers have blooms one after another. Although the previous blooms may have dropped, it will continue to bloom with proper care.

End of - Means the bud are no longer at it's peak potential or nearing it's end. The spike may fully expire if there is wait time for shipping.

Shipping In-Spike: We believe we provide the highest quality of packaging to preserve a spike. However, by purchasing in-spike you are responsible for the risk if the buds blast (failing) or, the spike breaking is always present when shipping orchids in spike. Damaged buds or spikes will not be replaced, these plants will bloom again with proper care.

Blooming Size (No Flowers)

Our maturity terminology is an estimation at what size the plant is able to flower. It is based on other photos and experience. In optimal conditions, smaller orchids have surprised us with beautiful blooms. On the other hand, there have been larger orchids that have refused to spike.

Seedling size (SS): 2 years or more until bloom
Near Blooming Size (NBS): should bloom within 1-2 years
Blooming Size (BS): should bloom within 6 months, or have previously bloomed

Last in stock

When we're down to our last plant, we automatically reduce the price if it doesn't meet our standard grade or match our photos exactly. You're getting a healthy orchid at a better price – it just might have fewer leafs, be slightly smaller, or show minor cosmetic imperfections.