Coco Coir Chips 650g / 9L
One 650g compressed block of coconut-husk chips. Approximately 9L after hydration and loosening.
Peat-free chips
One compact block
Hydrate & loosen
Chunky planting mixes
A coarser component. A mix matched to your plants.
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Coco Coir Chips 650g / 9L
Coco Coir Chips 650g / 9L
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Peat-free material
Made from coconut husk.
Chunky structure
Coarser than fine coco coir.
Absorbs moisture
Husk chips hold water too.
Approx. 9 litres
From one hydrated 650g block.
Blend to suit
For suitable open potting mixes.
ABOUT THIS ITEM
Product Details
Coarse coconut-husk chips — Larger fibrous husk pieces provide a different texture from fine coco coir. Use them where your planting mix calls for a chunkier, more open component.
One compact 650g block — The compressed block expands to approximately 9 litres when hydrated and loosened. Keep it dry until needed, then prepare in a tub with room for expansion.
Mix for the plant — Combine with suitable components for your orchid, aroid or container plant. Species, pot depth and watering routine determine which blend is appropriate.
Hydrate before use — Follow the pack directions, allow the chips to absorb water and gently separate compressed pieces. Let surplus water drain before preparing your planting mix.
Water and air together — Coarse chips can contribute larger pores, but the husk also retains moisture. Use a draining pot and check the root zone before deciding when to water again.
Provide ongoing nutrition — Treat chips as part of the growing-medium structure. Supply a balanced feed suited to your plants, and reassess watering as roots grow through the container.
Find the right application.
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Aroid and climbing-houseplant blends -
Suitable orchid potting mixes
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Tropical foliage-plant blends
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Coarse components for container growing
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Combining with fine coir where appropriate
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Small-batch custom planting mixes
How to use
Prepare, use and care for your substrate.
1Set up
Place the block in a stable tub with room for around 9 litres of expanded chips.
2Hydrate and separate
Follow the pack directions, allow expansion and gently loosen the chips. Drain excess water.
3Choose your blend
Mix with appropriate components for your plant. Distribute chips evenly through the blend.
4Pot up
Use a container with drainage holes. Fill gently around the roots without forcing the mix down.
5Water and feed
Check moisture inside the pot and provide suitable nutrition. Adjust care as the plant establishes.
PRACTICAL PREPARATION
Handling & storage
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Compact before hydration
Store the 650g block dry until needed. Hydrated chips weigh more, so transfer them in manageable portions.
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Prepare at a suitable height
Set the tub on a stable surface and keep water and tools within reach. Allow time for the block to soften.
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Mix near the planting area
Keep prepared chips and other components close to your pots, reducing the need to carry a full wet tub.
Technical specifications
| Pack contents | 1 × 650g compressed block |
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| Approximate expanded volume | 9L after hydration and loosening |
| Base material | Peat-free coconut-husk chips |
| Structure | Coarse, fibrous husk pieces |
| Intended horticultural use | Component in suitable orchid, aroid and container blends |
| Preparation | Hydrate and loosen; follow pack instructions |
| Nutrition and storage | Use crop-appropriate feed; store unhydrated material dry |
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Larger pore spaces
Coarse pieces influence the mix’s structure.
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Water within the husk
Chips retain moisture as well as creating spaces.
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Care still matters
Match drainage, irrigation and nutrition.
Product FAQ
How are chips different from fine coco coir?
Chips are larger pieces of coconut husk. Fine coir has a finer texture. Combining them in suitable proportions changes the structure and water behaviour of a planting mix.
How much does one block produce?
One 650g block expands to approximately 9 litres. Final volume depends on hydration and how thoroughly the compressed pieces are loosened.
Can I use the chips alone?
Only where the plant and growing method are suited to that structure. Many plants need a blend. Check the species’ requirements for moisture, aeration and nutrition before choosing the mix.
Will chips prevent overwatering?
No growing-medium component guarantees this. Chips still absorb water. Container drainage, the rest of the blend, root growth and your watering routine all affect moisture around the roots.
Should chips form a layer at the bottom of the pot?
Use chips as an evenly distributed component of a suitable blend, rather than relying on a separate bottom layer to improve drainage. Always use an appropriate draining container.
Are the chips suitable for every orchid or houseplant?
No. Different species need different conditions. Use chips where a coarse component is appropriate and choose the other ingredients, feed and watering routine around the plant.