$15.50
Orchid Coir chips are washed, heat-treated husk chips in a compressed individually wrapped 4.5kg block which expands from 50 to 60L when wet. These commercial grade husk chips last longer than bark with little degradation and hold water and air like a sponge providing both excellent porosity...
Warning: Last items in stock!
Availability date:
Orchid Coir Chips Block (4.5kg). Will expand from 50 to 60 litres.
These husk chips are pre-cut chunks from coconut husk. Washed, heat-treated husk chips are supplied in compressed individually wrapped 5kg blocks. Husk chip blocks are hand breakable and can be wet and rewet easily. To use, simply soak each brick in warm water for 30-45 minutes and each block will break out from 50L to 60L. The commercial potting soil grade husk chips lasts longer than bark with little degradation. Wet coconut husk chips hold water and air like a sponge providing both excellent air-filled porosity and water holding capacity, It aids in the rapid growth for Orchids, Bromeliads, Anthruiums and many other plants that benefit from an aerated medium They are also ideal for potting mixes to add life and increase micro-organism activity. It can ideally replace hardwood and softwood bark.
Size Guide:
3-7mm (FINE)– A primary ingredient in propagation mixes for orchids and plants that require high AFP.
7-12mm (MEDIUM) – For many species of orchids like Cymbidiums, Zygopetalums, Dendrobiums, Oncidiums, small Cattleyas and Phalaenopsis.
12-18mm (COARSE) – Mainly used for large orchids like large Australian native Dendrobiums, large Cattleyas and Phalaenopsis.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. I'm looking for graded coconut coir. I'm finding that a lot on the market contains too many fines. Is your coir graded properly?
A. Yes, this coconut coir is graded properly.
Q. Can the coir blocks be used right away after the first soaking or does it need to be rinsed several times to get rid of the salt?
A. I got this answer from the manufacturer. "Personally, I just rinse mine once. BUT, the advice for the customer is that they need to check the EC (total dissolved salts) before planting. Whilst it is washed and EC is low, any salt that is present is sodium chloride. Sodium is not good for plants: high sodium level hampers the uptake of calcium by plants. Saturate the blocks and allow to stand for 24 hrs. Measure the EC (or CF) in the ingoing water as well as in the run-off water (drain). When the EC in the run-off water is 1.5 points higher than the EC of the ingoing water, the coir needs further rinsing. This should be continued until the difference of the ECs is less than 1.5"
Q. What grade of coir do you recommend for repotting begonia plants?
A. After reaching out to the manufacturer they suggested the medium grade 7-12mm.
Q. I'm Interested in purchasing these Coir Blocks to be used as a bedding for my reptile enclosures for my snakes and lizards. I was just wondering if this product is 100% coconut bark ONLY with no added fertilizers or chemicals?
A. I got the following reply from our supplier "Yes, definitely no added chemicals or fertilisers. However, all coir will naturally contain some sodium chloride and I would suggest flushing if this could be an issue".
See video to see how to wet and expand the coir block.
This will only calculate shipping on items that are currently in your cart
Premium grade coir peat that will expand to about 70 litres when soaked. It can then be added to soils to substantially improve their structure. Helps keep the soil moist in hot weather and the temperature higher during the colder months and other benefits.
Plantcare Orchid Potting Mix 25 Litre by Australian Native Landscapes (ANL) is a free draining potting mix ideally suited for Cymbidiums.
A specially blended compost for the cultivation of Cymbidium and all semi-epiphytic plants. This compost is a blend of pine bark and other ingredients to form an open well-drained compost. Organic fertilizer (Feathers & Fins plus) has been added to support growth for 4 months.
By Orchid Care Services
Feathers & Fins Plus is an organic fertilizer produced from finely milled fish and chicken by-products. Being organic, it cannot burn tender plants due to over-fertilizing or cause reverse osmosis due to fertilizing a plant that is dry. Ideally suited for the fertilising of all orchid plants, indoor and outdoor potted plants, hanging baskets, gardens...
Besgrow orchiata is a standalone orchid growing substrate that can be used directly from the bag. produced from 100% pure new zealand pinus radiata bark, it is a unique, stable substrate for potting and re-potting orchids.
Orchid “A” Fertiliser is a yellow crystalline water soluble powder for use on orchids to increase plant development and growth where plant development has been retarded through lack of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium and mineral trace elements.
ORCHIDMATE HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED BY THE MANUFACTURER. PLEASE CONSIDER THE GREAT REPLACEMENT PRODUCT BELOW. Orchidmate blocks are premium & professional grade coconut husk chips specially prepared for orchid growing. Also suitable for Bromeliads, Clivia etc.
Avilable in 3 grades Fine, Medium, and Coarse. NOTE: Coarse grade is currently unavailable with more expected early to mid May 2024