Coco Chips - SYBASoil

Sybotanica Coco Chips – Airy, long-lasting substrate for plants and terrariums

Coco chips are a chunky, breathable organic material that improves soil structure, promotes air circulation and maintains moisture. Ideal for tropical plants, terrariums and custom potting mixes, they offer a sustainable, versatile solution for indoor gardening.

Key benefits

• Improves the aeration and moisture retention of soils
• Prevents compaction while promoting drainage
• Long-lasting substrate, breaks down slowly
• Suitable for terrariums, mulch and bioactive habitats
• Safe for pets and isopods

Applications

• Addition to SYBASoil or custom mixes
• Substrate for tropical plants in pots or terrariums
• Natural mulch to protect the roots and conserve moisture
• Support for the microbial life and animals of bioactive terrariums

Sustainability and origin

Made from the outer husk of coconuts, these chips are renewable and environmentally friendly. They offer a sustainable alternative to inorganic materials and last for up to 8 years depending on use and watering.

Frequently asked questions – 10 customer questions

1. Are coco chips ready to use?

Yes, they can be used directly in your potting mixes or terrariums.

2. Can they replace orchid pine bark?

No, they retain more moisture but are not as coarse as bark for certain epiphytes.

3. Are they suitable for bioactive terrariums?

Yes, they are ideal as bedding and substrate for isopods and springtails.

4. What is their water retention capacity?

More than 85% by weight, while maintaining good aeration.

5. Are they safe for animals?

Yes, they are safe for pets and small invertebrates.

6. How long do they last?

Up to 8 years depending on watering, size and the mix used.

7. Can they be used on their own?

Yes, as mulch or as a substrate for terrariums, but they are often mixed to optimise aeration and moisture retention.

8. Are they suitable for tropical indoor plants?

Yes, ideal for Monstera, Philodendron, Orchids and other epiphytic plants.

9. Can they be mixed with fibre or perlite?

Yes, they combine perfectly with coco fibre, perlite and SYBASoil mixes.

10. Do they need to be moistened before use?

Not necessary, they are ready to use but can be lightly moistened to make them easier to incorporate into mixes or terrariums.