Coconut mulch?

[AuroraShire]

Hey everyone, I know that fir/orchid bark is everyone’s go to substrate. But are there opinions on coconut mulch? I’ll share the URL

Organic Coconut Coir Mulch 10lb Block

Overview Back to the Roots Organic Expanding Mulch offers high moisture retention, a mildly acidic pH, and long-lasting effectiveness — making it an excellent choice for bedding, soil mixes, amendments, and landscaping use. Key Features -Expands quickly — ready in minutes and perfect for animal...

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[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

The long fibers in Coco mulch may pose an impaction risk.

But Coco coir is among the recommended substrates.

 

[Tom]

Hey everyone, I know that fir/orchid bark is everyone’s go to substrate. But are there opinions on coconut mulch? I’ll share the URL

Organic Coconut Coir Mulch 10lb Block

Overview Back to the Roots Organic Expanding Mulch offers high moisture retention, a mildly acidic pH, and long-lasting effectiveness — making it an excellent choice for bedding, soil mixes, amendments, and landscaping use. Key Features -Expands quickly — ready in minutes and perfect for animal...

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They sell coco based products in many forms: Mulch, chips, fiber, coir, etc... You want the coir, or the "coco peat". You don't want chips or fibers. If you use coir, make a thick layer and hand pack it down. Dump water into the substrate periodically to keep it damp. How much water and how often varies tremendously, and depends on many factors. You have to go by feel.

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

Hey everyone, I know that fir/orchid bark is everyone’s go to substrate. But are there opinions on coconut mulch? I’ll share the URL

Organic Coconut Coir Mulch 10lb Block

Overview Back to the Roots Organic Expanding Mulch offers high moisture retention, a mildly acidic pH, and long-lasting effectiveness — making it an excellent choice for bedding, soil mixes, amendments, and landscaping use. Key Features -Expands quickly — ready in minutes and perfect for animal...

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On the same site, coco coir is sold as soil:

Organic Expanding Seed Starting Soil (8 QT)

Overview Back to the Roots 100% Coconut Coir Premium Expanding Soil block expands into 8 quarts of rich, fluffy, and nutrient-rich soil when you add water. Perfect for indoor and outdoor use, it enhances water retention and aeration, promoting healthy root growth and robust plant development...

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