Coco coir holds moisture well, so always check the compost before watering again. Push a finger a few centimetres into the mix β if it still feels damp, wait another day or two.
Coir itself contains very little plant nutrition. Feed houseplants with a suitable liquid fertiliser during active growth, usually spring and summer.
Growing Guide
Houseplant care with coco coir
A simple guide to repotting indoor plants with a lighter, cleaner growing mix.
Coco coir is an excellent base for healthier houseplants. It holds moisture well, allows air around the roots and creates a light, easy-to-handle growing medium.
Why Use Coco Coir for Houseplants?
Excellent Moisture Retention β holds significant moisture while remaining relatively light and airy
Good Root-Zone Aeration β its fibrous structure reduces the dense, compact conditions many houseplants dislike
Peat-Free β produced from coconut husk, a by-product of the coconut industry
Versatile β use alongside perlite, bark or other growing-media components to create mixes for different plants
Triple-Washed & Low EC β a compact 5kg block expands to approximately 75β80 litres of clean, consistent growing medium
A simple houseplant potting mix
For most common houseplants, use:
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This creates a balanced mix with moisture retention, airflow and structure. πΏ For plants that prefer drier roots, such as succulents, cacti or snake plants, increase the proportion of perlite or grit.
Watering and feeding
Best for
Monstera, peace lilies, pothos, philodendrons, calathea, ferns, spider plants and many other common indoor plants.
How to repot your houseplant
1
Hydrate your Tropikol coco coir until it is loose and evenly moist.
2
Choose a clean pot with drainage holes.
3
Remove the plant carefully and gently loosen any tightly packed roots.
4
Add a small layer of your coir mix to the base of the new pot.
5
Position the plant at the same height as before.
6
Fill around the roots, pressing lightly without compacting the mix.
7
Water gently and allow excess water to drain away.
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