Coconut bran refers to the fiber powder of the coconut shell, which is a kind of pure natural organic medium that falls off during the processing of the coconut shell fiber. It is the by-product or waste of the processed coconut.
The natural state of coconut bran is acidic, and the lower pH value of coconut bran is not easy to breed microorganisms, which is conducive to the growth of plants; there are certain mineral nutrients in the coconut coat used to make coconut bran.
First, the water conservation of coconut bran is good. It can fully maintain the nutrients and water needed for plant growth, reduce the loss of water and nutrients, and allow the plant's root system to absorb more water and nutrients during the growth period.
Second, coconut bran has good air permeability. Can effectively prevent the root system corruption of plants, promote the healthy development of plant root system; can also play a protective role in the soil, avoid soil mud.
Third, the natural decomposition rate of coconut bran is slow, which can prolong the service life of the substrate.
Fourth, coconut bran is biodegradable and environmentally friendly.
Fifth, the cost of coconut bran is lower.
In the cultivation of such plants as succulent, if you only use coconut bran to plant, it will make the root system of the plant become fragile, prone to stiff seedlings, hardening phenomenon, perishable in the summer high temperature.
Coconut bran can be used for soilless cultivation of flowers and economic plants, but also for the cultivation of seedlings. Coconut bran is best mixed with the substrate when it is used. It can be used to plant succulent, Anthurium, Phalaenopsis, orchid, carnation, rose, lily, Gerbera and so on.
