Reddit Reddit reviews Hoffman 17502 Charcoal Soil Conditioner, 24-Ounce

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Hoffman 17502 Charcoal Soil Conditioner, 24-Ounce
Charcoal soil conditionerImproves drainage and absorbs impuritiesHorticultural charcoal is an additional item recommended by garden writers for custom mixing pottingWill not burn releases nitrogen slowly, feeding plants over a long period of time, pelletized for easy application
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3 Reddit comments about Hoffman 17502 Charcoal Soil Conditioner, 24-Ounce:

u/aspect-creatio · 3 pointsr/succulents

I make my own mix, all from items found in Amazon! Everyone has their preference, and it all really depends on where you are located as far as humidity and how much rain you get. I live in San Diego, and most of my plants are outside and in containers. My plants are happiest with the following mix of equal parts:

  • Pumice - It absorbs excess moisture so roots don’t rot in wet weather, aerates the soil, and releases moisture slowly, and at a steady rate.

  • Coconut Coir - Has both high water-holding capacity and simultaneously retains plenty of air. This means that it’s nearly impossible to overwater most plants during their growing season – you simply cannot suffocate the roots. It also is a gnat detterent!

    I also like to add a layer to the bottom of my pots of:

  • Charcoal (helps with removing impurities)

    'Hope that helps!! I feel like soil is really what makes or breaks succulents health, so making it as fast-draining as possible is key! With this mix, in the summer, I nearly have to water my babies daily to keep them from getting thirsty due to the excellent drainage :D
u/jonowelser · 1 pointr/terrariums

That's a pretty neat.

Do you currently have a terrarium, and if so, how much light does it get? My only concern is that type of grass probably likes full sun, so it may need to be by a bright window and/or supplemental lighting to be happy. This can easily roast plants however (especially in smaller closed containers), so make sure it is ventilated or doesn't get too hot.


If you want to know specifically how to set up a terrarium, its pretty easy.

  1. In the bottom of a clean tank or container, put an inch or two of small stones/pebbles/coarse gravel for drainage.

  2. Put a layer of horticultural charcoal on next to help with odors and mold.

  3. Add a layer of potting soil (you cant go wrong with the miracle-gro stuff) and put your sod and any other plants in. If your sod is root bound at all, massage it a little to gently pull the roots apart before planting it. Make sure you regularly water your newly transplanted plants, but don't over-water or let too much water build up in the tank.

    You don't need any fertilizer, and I like using a dose of Superthrive if it looks like my plants are struggling.

    You could also grow the sod in a container within a larger terrarium if you only have a little bit. If you want a baseball theme, you have plenty of creative options (like using a cubs helmet as a container, etc.).
u/emilyness9 · 1 pointr/succulents

I'm not really sure what you have in it, so its hard to tell by looking LOL. My favorite mix, which I've seen the best results, including pots without drainage holes (I get a lot of requests for terrarium arrangements), is an equal mix of:

  1. Pumice
  2. Charcoal
  3. Cactus Soil
  4. Perlite

    The grittier, the better!! I don't like sand because I feel like (unless its coarse sand) the sand just soaks up water, instead of draining quickly.