Coco Husk Chips

nature neem enriched coconut husk chips for orchid potting medium 

coconut husk is the outer layer of the coconut fruit, consisting of long fibers and sponge-like pith particles. In nature, the husk protects the inner germinating seed by resisting excess saturation and salt. The husk, which naturally helps the coconut stay afloat in water, also stays uniformly moist and does not rot. With diminishing sources of quality tree bark, the unique properties of nature neem coconut husk chips make it a superior alternative to bark based growing medium. Currently, many orchid and cut-flower growers are successfully using coconut husk chips instead of bark, finding it has significant advantages in terms of quality, consistency, and even lower production costs.

advantages

neem enriched, protects the plants against the root based parasites, nematodes and fungus
• lasts longer than bark with no degradation (5 plus years)
• very clean, uniform and no wastage
• wet coconut husk chips hold water and air like a sponge
• excellent drainage, high cation exchange capacity (cec)
• cuts down fertilizer application up to 30%
• prevents stress after repotting
• neutral ph and innate buffering capacity
• resists fungal growth
• 100% natural and renewable resource

production process

whole coconut husk is cut into different sizes, graded, washed
to remove salts and excess tannin, dried and packed.

applications

nature neem coconut husk chips are primarily used as a orchid potting medium, due to their superior properties and longer life span than bark. In combination with nature neemcoir, nature neem coconut husk chips are used in cut fl ower rose and gerbera production, to provide optimal drainage and aeration. Added to potting soil, replacing regular bark, nature neem coconut husk chips also signifi cantly reduce the incidence of sudden oak death (sod) disease.

grades

1. Nature neem coconut husk chips – fine
cube size ranges from ¹/8 – 1/4" , used as a potting medium in many indoor foliage/
tropical plant growing. This medium provides excellent drainage and aeration.

2. Nature neem coconut husk chips – small
cube size ranges from 1/4 – 1/2" used in growing seedlings, paphiopedilum, dendrobium,
cymbidium, odontoglossums, gerbera, etc.

3. Nature neem coconut husk chips – medium
cube size ranges from 3/4 – 1" used in growing cymbidium, cattleya, phalaenopsis etc

4. Nature neem coconut husk chips – large
cube size ranges from 1 – 2" primarily used in mixing in coir to provide drainage and aera