Debco® Horticultural Charcoal
Size: 5L
Main product features
Improves soils, retains moisture and adds drainage in potting mixes.
A Premium grade ingredient for gardeners wanting to create their own mixes
When to use
FEATURES
- Debco Horticultural Charcoal is chunky and lightweight, retains moisture and loosens up mixes and soils allowing room for root system development
- Charcoal can also be used as a top dress to act as a filter to purify air and water passing through it
- Perfect for growing Orchid Epiphytes, fish tanks and terrariums
- Horticultural Charcoal is organic matter primarily composed of carbon
- Ideally used as a conditioner to improve potting and planting mixes
- Helps with drainage and contains natural phenols which aid in preventing plant disease
SUITABLE FOR
- Debco Horticultural Charcoal is ideal in the following applications:
- Epiphytic orchid mix
- Terrestrial orchid mix
HOW TO USE
Creates 10 Litres of Mix
Epiphytic Orchid Mix:
- 8L Orchid bark or chip (80%)
- 2L Horticultural Charcoal (20%)
- Blend the orchid bark or chip with Horticultural Charcoal to create an orchid mix for epiphytes
Terrestrial Orchid Mix:
- 8L Regular potting mix (80%)
- 2L Horticultural Charcoal (20%)
- Blend regular potting mix with Horticultural Charcoal to create an orchid mix for terrestrial orchids
Application in mixes: Add Debco Horticultural Charcoal to potting and planting mixes at a maximum rate of 10% of the overall mix
SAFETY INFORMATION
This product contains micro-organisms
Avoid breathing dust or mists
Wear a particulate mask it dusty
We recommend you always wear gloves when gardening and keep the product moist when handling
Wash hands immediately after use
Read the detailed warning label on the bag
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Horticultural Charcoal is organic matter primarily composed of carbon
Health and Safety
Always read the pack label and product instructions carefully before use. For further information relating to product safety please review the product data safety sheet link below.