Sodium polyacrylate

[Fryster]

I guess this "plant gel" has been around a while, but would it be safe to use with CP's??

Say, mix a small amount with the peat and perlite to help hold moisture in the soil?

Supposedly, sodium polyacrylate is inert and safe for regular houseplants, but I was curious about CP’s………..

Any thoughts? Anyone brave enough to try it with a VFT?

 

[Clint]

No, it breaks down. And it actually sucks water out of the soil to maintain an equilibrium if the soil gets too "dry".

 

[Pyro]

Not only that but acrylamide is a pretty potent neurotoxin and carcinogen...

 

[glider14]

is this the same stuff as Soil Moist? if not then is Soil Moist OK for CPs?
Alex

 

[Clint]

Not only that but acrylamide is a pretty potent neurotoxin and carcinogen...

What's not these days lol

 

[rattler]

Not only that but acrylamide is a pretty potent neurotoxin and carcinogen...

What's not these days lol

my view......................enjoy "it" today..........its going to cause cancer tomorrow :grin:

 

[Fryster]

I wonder how it is safe for houseplants and hydroponics though