What is coconut brick soil? Is it breathable?

1. What is coconut brick?

Coconut bricks are actually coconut bran that has been compressed into brick-shaped pieces. Coconut peat refers to the fibrous powder of processed coconut shells.

2. What is coconut brick soil?

Coconut brick soil is a culture medium formed by placing coconut bricks in water and waiting for them to absorb water and swell. It can be used to cultivate flowers.

3. Are coconut bricks and coconut brick soil the same?

Coconut bricks and coconut brick soil are different. Coconut bricks usually refer to compressed coconut shell fibers in block form. Coconut brick soil refers to a soil-like culture medium. However, because coconut bricks can turn into coconut brick soil after absorbing water, some people also simply refer to coconut brick soil as coconut bricks.

4. Is the air permeability of coconut brick good?

This substrate has extremely high permeability and excellent air permeability and drainage. However, the only drawback is that because it is made from fiber powder, it contains very few nutrients. Generally, you cannot use coconut brick soil alone to grow flowers. Instead, you have to mix it with other substrates with higher nutrient content to make a culture soil that can be used by flowers.

5. What are the disadvantages of coconut bricks?

Generally, coconut bricks that have not been carefully processed have a high salt content. The coconut brick soil formed after such coconut bricks absorb water is not suitable for directly cultivating plants. Before use, it is recommended to wash it several times with water to reduce its salt content. This will make it more suitable for growing plants.