Coconut husk chips

2025-11-12T16:36:37+01:00

Price: 22.00

Coconut husk chips: Quick Overview

Coconut husk chips are one of the easiest ways to make a potting mix more breathable without stripping out all moisture retention at the same time. The chunky pieces create air gaps that roots can actually move through, while the husk itself absorbs and releases water far more evenly than dense compost-based mixes. That balance is exactly why they work so well for tropical plants that need oxygen at the roots but still dislike drying into a hard, lifeless block.

Used in the right proportion, coconut husk chips help keep a mix open for longer, which means fewer problems with compaction, stagnant roots, and uneven watering. They are especially useful in aroid blends, terrarium substrates, and bioactive setups where structure matters just as much as moisture handling.