Why Coco & Coir Compost is Your Orchid’s Best Friend
Orchids grab attention with their beautiful, exotic flowers and delicate-looking petals. They are stunning plants, and not as fussy as some people believe. But they do need a specific, suitable compost.
Usually gardeners use bark-based compost as a growing medium for orchids, but here’s something that’s way better. Coco & Coir’s orchid compost is made from coconut husk chips and fibres. The 9L pack bursts with natural nutrients. It lets you care for orchids perfectly. You get big blooms, strong roots and no pests in your home.
Why Orchids Love Coir
Orchids need an airy growing media with sharp drainage to match their wild, tree-clinging roots. Coco and Coir’s compost gets this spot on.
- Chips from coir match the size of old-school bark. They boost air flow and let water run off fast. No more soggy roots.
- It feeds potassium in small doses. This sparks strong growth and flowers that stand out.
- Water sticks around just long enough to quench thirsty roots. Then it drains away clean.
Coir skips the need to chop down trees for wood chips. As a byproduct of coconuts, it renews itself.
No Pests in Sight
Fungus gnats can ruin the fun of tending orchids. Old “wet” composts full of rot draw them in like a party. Coco and Coir’s pressed coir blocks change all that. The oils from the coconut fibres chase away any pests. Your plants stay safe, and so do you.
Easy Living
Coco and Coir blocks are designed to make gardening simple again. No heaving around damp, heavy sacks.
- Each block measures 18cm by 18cm by 4.5cm. It weighs a quarter of standard mixes.
- Nutrients are kept intact until you add water. Store the blocks for years.
- Prep takes moments. Unwrap the block, pour in 3L of water, and watch it swell in five minutes. Warm water speeds things up.
How to Get Started with Coco & Coir Compost
Benefits of Using Our Orchid Compost
Pick Coco & Coir’s orchid compost and watch the changes roll in.
- Flowers grow larger thanks to better air and that potassium kick.
- Roots toughen up. Good drainage halves the chance of rot.
- It’s carbon-neutral and backed by the Soil Association.
- Simple to use and easy to store. Perfect for urban homes.
Wrapping Up
Coco and Coir’s orchid compost is a step towards growing healthy and eco-friendly plants. If you are interested in exploring our entire range of peat-free composts that are customised for each plant type, visit Coco and Coir Website.
