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Old 03-02-2022, 08:18 AM
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Extending Dimples’ comments a bit, I don’t think it’s a good idea to use activated charcoal in potting media.

Activated charcoal, due to its microporous nature, grabs and grabs, eventually becoming pockets of concentrated “crap” that can be toxic.
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