Activated carbon

2025-11-12T16:36:38+01:00

Price: 7.75 - 54.75 (2 variants)

Activated carbon: Quick Overview

Activated carbon is one of those small substrate additions that becomes most valuable in setups where moisture stays high and airflow stays limited, such as terrariums, damp plant mixes, and closed environments that can otherwise turn sour. Its porous structure helps trap odours, dissolved residues, and some unwanted organic buildup, which supports a cleaner, more stable micro-environment around roots or in enclosed glass systems. It is not a miracle cure for bad watering habits, but it is a useful layer of insurance when you are building planted jars, bioactive enclosures, or mixes that stay wetter for longer periods. Activated carbon is especially handy for growers who care as much about long-term freshness and stability as they do about initial planting aesthetics.