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Description

Activated carbon pellets (also known as activated charcoal) filter out any harmful chemicals, metals, mould and other nasty things you don't want in your terrarium or houseplant soil. Add it just above the drainage layer of your terrarium or mix it into your plant soil to filter out the bad stuff.

The carbon also works great in aquarium filtration. They come in convenient and resealable bags. 

  Mold will be a thing of the past
  Odour prevention 
  100x surface area compared to charcoal

One main benefit is the reduction of nasty smells, this works for plants, terrariums & aquariums.

The benefits of activated carbon for terrariums

By adding activated carbon to the soil you are protecting the root system against possible pests & moulds. While it isn’t 100% protection, it does offer an extra safety barrier. It also creates a more gritty & airy texture preventing too much moisture in the soil.

The benefits of activated carbon for plants

In terrariums we add activated carbon both in the soil mix and the drainage layer, this way the water is being pushed through the charcoal every “cycle”, maximizing its effects. We have done many tests on identical terrariums with the only difference being the addition of carbon, and the reduction of mould growth is insane. 

What makes carbon “activated"?

By treating regular carbon/charcoal with high temperatures, they expand. This creates lots of tiny air pockets. These pockets create the basis for the adsorption potential of the carbon, making it about 100x more effective (more surface area) than regular charcoal. 

Learn more in this blog.

Activated carbon pellets (also known as activated charcoal) filter out any harmful chemicals, metals, mould and other nasty things you don't want in your terrarium or houseplant soil. Add it just above the drainage layer of your terrarium or mix it into your plant soil to filter out the bad stuff.

The carbon also works great in aquarium filtration. They come in convenient and resealable bags. 

  Mold will be a thing of the past
  Odour prevention 
  100x surface area compared to charcoal

One main benefit is the reduction of nasty smells, this works for plants, terrariums & aquariums.

The benefits of activated carbon for terrariums

By adding activated carbon to the soil you are protecting the root system against possible pests & moulds. While it isn’t 100% protection, it does offer an extra safety barrier. It also creates a more gritty & airy texture preventing too much moisture in the soil.

The benefits of activated carbon for plants

In terrariums we add activated carbon both in the soil mix and the drainage layer, this way the water is being pushed through the charcoal every “cycle”, maximizing its effects. We have done many tests on identical terrariums with the only difference being the addition of carbon, and the reduction of mould growth is insane. 

What makes carbon “activated"?

By treating regular carbon/charcoal with high temperatures, they expand. This creates lots of tiny air pockets. These pockets create the basis for the adsorption potential of the carbon, making it about 100x more effective (more surface area) than regular charcoal. 

Learn more in this blog.

Activated carbon

Activated carbon

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Protects from unwanted bacteria and odors

Improves soil health by removing impurities and helps prevent root rot and fungal infections.

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At Sybotanica we not only want to make plants happy, but people happy as well. In our production team we exclusively hire people with a distance from the workforce, and help them rehabilitate to the normal working life.


Take Peter for example:

Peter has been with Sybotanica since the 1st hour, and has now been promoted to head of production & a permanent contract! Where he was the first employee, he now manages a team of 3 production workers.

What makes this achievement even more impressive is that Peter achieved all this with only 10% visibility! 🕶️ With a few minor adjustments to his working environment, Peter is able to perform his job 100%.

Peter has now been through two moves and knows all the ins & outs of Sybotanica. He can even feel by the potting soil which variety it is. That's quite a challenge with 16 different mixes!

We are confident that Peter will keep production running smoothly in the coming years too! 💪

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Description

Activated carbon pellets (also known as activated charcoal) filter out any harmful chemicals, metals, mould and other nasty things you don't want in your terrarium or houseplant soil. Add it just above the drainage layer of your terrarium or mix it into your plant soil to filter out the bad stuff.

The carbon also works great in aquarium filtration. They come in convenient and resealable bags. 

  Mold will be a thing of the past
  Odour prevention 
  100x surface area compared to charcoal

One main benefit is the reduction of nasty smells, this works for plants, terrariums & aquariums.

The benefits of activated carbon for terrariums

By adding activated carbon to the soil you are protecting the root system against possible pests & moulds. While it isn’t 100% protection, it does offer an extra safety barrier. It also creates a more gritty & airy texture preventing too much moisture in the soil.

The benefits of activated carbon for plants

In terrariums we add activated carbon both in the soil mix and the drainage layer, this way the water is being pushed through the charcoal every “cycle”, maximizing its effects. We have done many tests on identical terrariums with the only difference being the addition of carbon, and the reduction of mould growth is insane. 

What makes carbon “activated"?

By treating regular carbon/charcoal with high temperatures, they expand. This creates lots of tiny air pockets. These pockets create the basis for the adsorption potential of the carbon, making it about 100x more effective (more surface area) than regular charcoal. 

Learn more in this blog.

Activated carbon pellets (also known as activated charcoal) filter out any harmful chemicals, metals, mould and other nasty things you don't want in your terrarium or houseplant soil. Add it just above the drainage layer of your terrarium or mix it into your plant soil to filter out the bad stuff.

The carbon also works great in aquarium filtration. They come in convenient and resealable bags. 

  Mold will be a thing of the past
  Odour prevention 
  100x surface area compared to charcoal

One main benefit is the reduction of nasty smells, this works for plants, terrariums & aquariums.

The benefits of activated carbon for terrariums

By adding activated carbon to the soil you are protecting the root system against possible pests & moulds. While it isn’t 100% protection, it does offer an extra safety barrier. It also creates a more gritty & airy texture preventing too much moisture in the soil.

The benefits of activated carbon for plants

In terrariums we add activated carbon both in the soil mix and the drainage layer, this way the water is being pushed through the charcoal every “cycle”, maximizing its effects. We have done many tests on identical terrariums with the only difference being the addition of carbon, and the reduction of mould growth is insane. 

What makes carbon “activated"?

By treating regular carbon/charcoal with high temperatures, they expand. This creates lots of tiny air pockets. These pockets create the basis for the adsorption potential of the carbon, making it about 100x more effective (more surface area) than regular charcoal. 

Learn more in this blog.
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Adding Activated carbon to your soil mix:

  • What:

    Quality activated carbon to help keep the soil clean

  • How much:

    Add 1-5% to your SYBASoil mix

  • For which plants:

    Almost all houseplants

Why THIS Activated carbon compared to others?

High iodine (which means more holes and more effective in adsorption) which helps remove toxins, pesticides and other harmful chemicals from the soil.

Customer Reviews

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c.p. (Maarssen, NL)
Goed product

Ook dit product is bijna nergens te koop, doet wat het moet doen en ook in een handige afsluitbare zak.

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Steffi (Gronau, DE)
Würde ich immer wieder kaufen!

Da ich fast alles auf Hydrokultur umgestellt habe, gebe ich Aktivkohle mit in die Reservoire. Die Pflanzen die noch in Organischen Substrat stehen haben es mit in die Erde bekommen. Meinen Pflanzen hat es nicht geschadet.

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K.G. (Holling, FR)
Charbon active

Bon produit
Très satisfaite

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C.N. (Paris, FR)
Parfait

J’ai acheté ce produit pour l’utiliser dans mon destructeur de bio déchets et il est parfait.

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amanda

I didn’t receive this item.
Poor service

C
C.R. (Brussels, BE)
Top!

Zeer tevreden van! Goede kwaliteit! Geweldig voor planten die het moeilijk hebben met watergerelateerde problemen zoals schimmels en wortelrot. Ik voeg dit toe aan de potgrond samen met de worm castings en mijn planten zijn me allen zeer dankbaar!

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FAQ

Is this activated carbon suited for houseplants?
Yes, activated carbon is a wonderful addition to potting mix, but its benefits don't end there. It can also be used for aquaria!

Can I use it in my terrarium?
Activated Carbon is a wonderful addition to your terrarium. It is the best plant impurty protector in the market!
Activated carbon is known for its ability to absorb toxins which helps to prevents mould and fungal growth in your terrarium.

How does this Activated carbon compare to others?
Our carbon is the highest iodine activated carbon on the market! The higher the level of iodine, the better the charcoal absorbs toxins.

Does this carbon have high iodine? What does high iodine mean?
Activated carbon is like a sponge that soaks up bad stuff from water and soil, making it cleaner and safer for plants.
The "iodine number" tells us how much bad stuff it can catch, helping plants grow better and stay healthy.

Activated carbon with a higher iodine number has more surface area, which means it can soak up more impurities. When used in houseplant soil or water, it helps remove harmful substances and toxins that could affect plant health.
This can improve the overall environment for the plant, making it healthier and more robust.

So, if you're looking to use activated carbon for your houseplants, choosing one with a higher iodine number would be more effective in keeping the soil and water clean, leading to happier and healthier plants. This one has exceptionelly high Iodine!

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