One of the components of the successful flowering of plants is a good soil. Such is the coconut substrate - the product of the processing of coke nuts, or rather, their peel. It consists of coconut fiber (by 30%) and coconut dust (by 70%) and has a lot of positive qualities. The coconut fiber stands out among other soils and how to use it for flowers - about it and talk.
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The positive properties of the coconut substrate, as soils for indoor plants, include its organic origin, excellent performance and moisture resistance, as well as deformation resistance. Therefore, it retains his properties and structure for a long time (up to 5 years), even when mixed with other materials, and does not settle. Good porosity and capillary coconut fiber system provide a uniform moisture distribution, holding it and access to oxygen to the roots of the plant.
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The above qualities of the coconut substrate in combination with a low concentration in it soda and chlorine make it ideal soil for growing exotic plants. So, the thermal-loving liaans, civilians and palm trees feel great in such a soil. There is experience using it for the cultivation of orchids. Also coconut fiber can be applied to all lovers of lilies, roses, gerberas. It quickly rooted, give healthy leaves and abundant blossoms of azaleas, coles, sensipolia, anthuriums, gloxia, fuchsia and violets.
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The coconut substrate is implemented in pressed form (discs, pots, briquettes) and can be used as self-soil or as an additive to another soil material. So, most indoor colors will suit the following proportion of "coconut" and the main soil - 1: 1, respectively. At the same time, the coconut substrate is perfectly "friendly" with peat and other already ready-made soil mixtures. "Activate" coke fiber is very simple - just pour the disk (briquette) with water in accordance with the instructions in the instructions. After that, you need to mix the swollen substrate well - and the soil for plants is ready.
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Saw flowers in coconut soil, it is necessary to take into account that he is rich in potassium and calcium, but nitrogen in it is very small. Therefore, when planting colors and in the period of growth, add nitrogen-containing fertilizers (based on ammonium or calcium nitrate), and after a couple of months - fertilize the soil with compositions where there is phosphorus and potassium. At the same time, remember that before the plants appear buds, the concentration of fertilizer should be gradually increased. Some intensively growing flowers may need a one-hour or double dose of feeding, containing phosphorus, sodium, magnesium and potassium.
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No less important for plants that are planted in a coconut substrate or soil with its addition, and watering mode. If you notice that the top layer of coconut soil changed the color with brown onto brown - do not hurry to water it. Indeed, the coconut substrate can be quickly filtered from above, but this does not mean that he is drying throughout the depth. Therefore, about the need to irrigation, it is not only for the filter crust of the soil from above, but also by the degree of moisturizing it in depth.
And, of course, when buying a coconut fiber for its colors, pay attention to quality, because there is a possibility to purchase low quality material. Such saturated sea salt substrates can not be called good soil for most room plants. What else you need to know about coconut fibers, look at the video.
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