Many orchid enthusiasts add charcoal to their potting mix and swear by that recipe. Others never add charcoal and say their orchids are growing fine. Adding charcoal to the potting medium is a personal preference but there are several things you need to know before adding charcoal.
Is wood charcoal good for your orchids? Charcoal is an excellent potting medium for orchids since it eliminates odor, breaks down the buildup of bacteria, absorbs the salt residue (therefore reduces the risk of root burn), and doesn’t degrade. Providing a firm stabilizer for larger orchid root to cling, charcoal doesn’t retain moisture, and can increase the pH of the orchid medium.
In my opinion, adding charcoal has amazing benefits, and I always add charcoal to my potting mix. But don’t believe everything you hear about the miracles and wonders of using charcoal in your medium.
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