Charcoal: The Key to Healthy and Happy Orchids"

Hey there, let's dive a bit deeper into why charcoal is like an orchid's best friend. You see, orchids are fascinating, exotic creatures, and they have this unique thing about their roots - they need a little extra love, which charcoal provides.
When you pot an orchid, you want to create an environment that mimics its natural habitat, right? Well, orchids often grow on trees in the wild, latching onto bark or branches. That's where charcoal comes into play. It keeps the potting mix aerated, just like the airy spaces in a tree's nooks and crannies.
The charcoal bits create these cozy little pockets of air within the soil, and orchid roots go bananas for that. It's like their own personal oxygen supply. They need this because, unlike regular plants, orchids aren't fans of being packed too tightly in soil. They like their space, and the charcoal gives it to them.
Now, another cool thing is that charcoal is like a super absorbent sponge. It soaks up excess moisture in the mix, which is a big deal because orchids hate soggy feet. With charcoal around, there's less risk of your orchid's roots getting waterlogged and rotting away.
But there's more! Charcoal also has this purifying magic. It traps impurities and odors, keeping your potting mix fresh and clean. That's not just good for your orchid's health; it's also a win for your nose.
So, when you add charcoal to your potting mix, you're creating a home that's comfy and just right for your orchids. They'll thrive, reward you with stunning blooms, and you get to enjoy their beauty. It's like a little secret ingredient for orchid success.
Remember, this is just one part of the orchid-growing puzzle, but it's an important one. Treat your orchids to some charcoal goodness, and they'll thank you with their vibrant, elegant flowers."
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[@hotdudes802]

love the orchids in the trees easiest way to grow. Thanks

[@thenaturecompany]

So nice of you

[@user-gc2jy5dh9j]

Very interesting and helpful😊 I hope you will give an update on this struggling baby🌺 would love to see her progress❤

[@thenaturecompany]

oh yes I keep forgetting to do progress videos .. thanks for the reminder 🫂

[@jayrenkyle7690]

I use charcoal as well and my orchids are thriving.

[@thenaturecompany]

charcoal makes such a big difference . sometimes I am heavy handed with the watering can and this is what saves my orchids

[@orchidwanderer3455]

Wow thank you for these ideas 💡

[@thenaturecompany]

pleasure .. I hope you have great success

[@thenaturecompany]

btw I love all your Aroids 💕

[@timnicholson5079]

Would be very interested to see follow up videos and the result of the re-pottings

[@thenaturecompany]

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[@zionexclusive]

Charcoal is such a great media to work with

[@thenaturecompany]

it really is

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[@geoffchurchman1635]

very help full Geoff south Africa

[@thenaturecompany]

Thanks Geoff .. and thanks for becoming a part of our community 🫂

[@satyasravan5809]

Once in how many days to water orchid in charcoal potting medium?

[@thenaturecompany]

if it is just plain charcoal you will have to water very frequently compared to bark or sphagnum moss

[@klauskarpfen9039]

I've noticed that freshly made biochar has a tendency to hamper plant growth. For my terras preta production therefore charcoal/biochar must be mixed with organic matgerial and be put on a compost heap for microbiome to move in. Do you use composted charcoal or do you use charcoal as it comes from the burning/charring process?

[@thenaturecompany]

oh you have taught me something .. I buy agricultural charcoal but have not looked into the process they put it through before calling it agricultural charcoal .. When I was buying in bulk it would lie on open ground exposed to the elements . Perhaps that made a difference . Now just growing at home I buy small bags from the supplier.

[@christina9779]

I’d like to get them but I can’t find them where did you find them? Online charcoal are small, nurseries don’t carry them if you could provide the location where to get them

[@klauskarpfen9039]

I prepare charcoal from wood cuttings, woodchips, sawdust, rejects from firewood production (lts of bark and woodsplinters). I put them into empty food cans (2.5 liters/4liters, make sure there is no paint or burn it off before use), put the lid on it again and put it into my wood oven on some burning wood. The pyrolysis gases escape through the gap between the lid and the body of the can. After approximately 3 hours the long yellow flames cease and the process is finished. Then transfer (use metal pliers/metal bucket for transport) onto a sand bed, wait for appr. 10 min, cautiously extinguish any embers inside with water. The size of your starting material decides the size of your product, whether you get lumps, granular or powdery material. The charcoal thus made must be composted (mixed with at least 2 volumes of fresh organic material, set aside on a heap to rot) for appr. 1 year to be terra preta. I asked this channel whether his charcoal is freash or needs to be composted too. There are lots of channels showing how to make biochar/terra preta on YT.

[@thenaturecompany]

I am able to get agricultural charcoal from a company called Grovida here . Where are you based ?

[@thenaturecompany]

thanks for this information 💕 this is why I love this space so much ... we are all teaching and learning from each other ... ❤️ building a better world one step at a time 💯

[@randyramones1668]

Home depot .. not in garden area. Its where the grill charcoal is displayed. NO BRISQUITS GET THE 100% natural charcoal lumps. RED OAK BRAND. If not then make sure the charcoal has no added ingredients like fire starter in them.

[@loribadgero1035]

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