What is the difference between horticultural charcoal and activated charcoal?

What is the difference between horticultural charcoal and activated charcoal?

Activated Charcoal. Horticultural charcoal has many positive qualities but, unlike activated charcoal, horticultural charcoal doesn't have spongy air pockets, so it lacks the ability to absorb odors or toxins.

Can I use activated charcoal for plants?

The purifying reasons to include activated charcoal in your plant pots. Activated charcoal rids the soil of impurities, repels insects, and prevents mold and odors. It's also extremely porous, meaning that when you drown your leafy friends in water, it will absorb the excess, thereby preventing root rot.

Why do you use charcoal in terrariums?

The main benefit of adding charcoal to a terrarium is toxin removal. Charcoal absorbs chemicals in the soil, water and air that can build up inside your terrarium over time and damage your plants.

Can I use charcoal as biochar?

Theoritically, this should be possible considering that charcoal (solid/lump) and biochar (powder) are one and the same thing. The application (end use) and physical form are the reasons two different names exist for essentially the same material. So yes, it is possible to use it as biochar.