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Ceylon Coconut Husk Chips 1kg

$ 15.29

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Sri Lanka
  • Condition: Husk chips are cut pieces of the husk of the coconut. They are available in different sizes from very small scraps up to bigger lumps. Husk chips have different applications. They are a good bedding ground in a terrarium. They are also an esteemed potting soil for orchids with their air roots. A new application is going to be an additive in the sand of horse riding places. Tests are under way. The husk chips are supposed to increase the stability for the ground and gives more foothold to the horses.Husk chips have a huge water holding capacity. They can accumulate up to 9 times of water of their weight.Husk chips are available in pressed and unpressed forms.They are freshly cut and one husk into 4 chips
  • MPN: 53050090
  • Brand: Unbranded
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

    Description

    Coconut Husk fiber, Chips, for flowers and other plants + Free Shipping
    Chips Size: 5 -12 mm
    these
    have been pre-washed and pressed to reduce leachable salts. Coconut husk chips act like little sponges; they soak up an amazing amount of water and stay moist for quite some time. We use the chips as an addition to our orchid mixes, though some people use them alone. They breakdown slowly in comparison to bark.
    Benefits & usage:
    Excellent drainage, high caution exchange capacity (CEC)
    Lasts longer than bark with no degradation
    100% natural and renewable resource
    Wet coconut husk chips hold water and air like a sponge
    Very clean, uniform and zero wastage
    Prevents stress after re-potting
    Neutral pH and innate buffering capacity
    Resists fungal growth
    Cuts down fertilizer application up to 30%.
    Beautiful Orchids Coconut Husk Chips
    Excellent alternative to bark
    Life Expectancy:3-5 years
    Smaller size is perfect for younger or smaller plants.
    Coconut husk chips can be used in combination with bark, charcoal, per lite, Hydro ton clay media or other porous media, to create your own special orchid mix.
    Our coconut husk chips are an excellent alternative to fir bark because they retain water longer than most bark. They have a life expectancy of 3-5 years while bark last for only 1-2 years. They are 100%natural and can provide better drainage and aeration essentials for all variety of orchids.