Coconut husks, also known as coconut bricks, are coconut bricks that have been processed from the outer skin of coconuts. After the purchased handmade coconut bricks are soaked in water, the coconut bran will continue to expand. For the coconut bran used in gardening, we only need to buy it, soak it in water after buying it, and then dry it before use.

Is coconut bran suitable for all plants?

It is said that coconut bran is good for flowers. In fact, it has different effects on different plants. Don't use it indiscriminately. Using the wrong one may lead to rotten roots.

Coconut bran horticultural planting is still very useful. Coconut bran has good water absorption and can have a good water retention effect. For example, coconut bran is very suitable for wetland plants. Some plants can be used, and some plants cannot be used.

Coconut bran should not be used indiscriminately. It is specially used for planting flowers. Only a small part of the flowers can use coconut bran, and most of the flowers are not used. The biggest feature of coconut bran is water retention. A lot of moisture, can stay moist for a long time.

Some flower lovers are too lazy to water or are too busy with work. They can add 2%-3% coconut bran to the soil as a basic nutrient. It is also possible to plant flowers after mixing evenly. No more watering needed.

The price of coconut bran is very low. There are many sellers who sell coconut bran as nutritious soil. Flower friends who don’t understand are deceived. In fact, pure coconut bran can only be used to grow radish, other flowers are not good, and the water retention is too good. , the moisture is too high.

Some flower lovers like to grow radish. This plant is not afraid of moisture. Planting radish directly with coconut bran is very beneficial to the growth of radish, because radish grows quickly and the root system is resistant to moisture.

Coconut bran is cheap and good for plant cultivation, but it should not be used without understanding its function, because it will affect the growth of flowers more or less.

How to visually assess the quality of coconut bran?

Take a piece of coconut and place it in a container and slowly add water so you can visually observe its water soaking and volume changes. Once fully soaked, see if the water in the container has a lot of foam, and the color is a natural light brown or a very dark dark brown. If the water is light brown and clear with no foam, it should be washed. Hold the coconut bran by hand to check whether the particles are uniform and clean, and there are no impurities such as sediment.

Are there differences in the selection of coconut bran materials for different plants?

The composition of coconut material is an often overlooked issue. The optimal ratio of coconut material varies by crop, and some crops require specific mixing ratios. Choosing the wrong coconut material can cause many problems later on.

The simplest example is that it is best to use fine coconut soil with strong water retention capacity, but if you use this coconut soil to grow cacti that like a dry environment, problems will inevitably arise. Many winter cacti are planted in September and immediately enter winter, when there is less light, cooler temperatures, and less evaporation. If you use a very fine coconut shell, you will have the following 3 problems, because it can hold too much water.

1. The root system is too wet, which will lead to diseases such as root rot.

2. Coconut material is difficult to dry, which creates problems for irrigation.

3. Prevent the increase of moisture inside the plant, leading to the possibility of mold growth.

Therefore, you may have to communicate with the merchant before purchasing coconut bran. In addition to the variety, Furugu also gives suggestions based on the environment, location, and time of planting plants.