Coco chips

What is it?

Small pieces of coconut husk used as an organic substrate component. They provide structure, aeration and moisture retention while breaking down more slowly than finer coco-based materials.

💧Water retention -

💨Aeration -

🚿Drainage -

⚖️Weight -

🧪Nutrient holding -

🌿Organic -

Depends on particle size

Depends on particle size

Depends on particle size

Low

Medium

Yes

What does it do?

✅Best use for:

Aroids - Orchids - Epiphytes - Organic mixes

🔬LOPOLISBIOTECH observations

Holds moisture within the substrate
Creates air spaces around roots
Improves substrate structure
Helps reduce compaction
Adds organic material
Provides a relatively durable organic component

Coco chips behaves very differently depending on its particle size and age.

Smaller chips - hold more water and keep the substrate moist for longer.

Larger chips - create more air space and improve drainage.

Compared with pine bark, coco chips decompose more slowly, allowing their structure to remain useful for longer.

💡 Key point: Coco chips behave similarly to pine bark, but they generally last longer before breaking down and can provide slightly larger, more durable air spaces.