Safe for plants?

[landonnap]

hi everyone. My silicone and foam background has been drying for a few days and now the vinegar smell is pretty much completely gone, I can only faintly smell it when I hold my nose right up to the silicone, is this safe to add plants and substrate? I have heard mixed reviews about doing this, some saying the plants will help get rid of the last little bit of vinegar smell and others saying the opposite. Thanks!

 

[Zux]

As for whether the plants will help or hinder removing the odor, there should now be no danger to the plants themselves if introduced.

 

[landonnap]

Ok thanks, the smell has gone down even more. Is it safe to add my springtails too? Thanks so much for the reply, I will start planting it tonight

 

[Zux]

No problem !

Should be safe to add the springs too, but id wait an extra few hours in their case to be on the safe side, would be a shame for even a few to find the last vinegar residue and perish.

 

[landonnap]

Ok, I think that the odor is completely gone, I gave it a little mist earlier and waited a couple hours and i don't smell anything anymore. A small patch of coconut fiber fell off though, I hope the rest stay on. I will add the springtails in a little also. Thanks a ton! :biggrin: