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02-07-2003, 06:32 PM
Hope Munro Smith
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Coconut Fiber...
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This is pretty wild, I would like to hear some opinions about this. I
recently got something from a site I buy food and supplies for my
frogs called Repta-bedding (or something to that effect). It is
sopposed to be 100% pure coconut husk fibers. It comes in a small 2lb
brick that when soaked well in warm water for about an hour becomes
this mass of material that can easily fill up your average kitchen
sink. Its designed as a bedding for reptiles and amphibians, its soft
and holds moisture very well. Dark brown and very rich in texture,
not at all abrasive. In fact its VERY much like peat moss. It was
also very cheap. That gave me an idea. I used my soil test kit and
tested it for Ph. I did this twice, came back 6.5-7.0 both times.
Sounds so far like an excellent medium as a seed starter. At least to
me. I plan to experiment with this some...
Anyone doing this? Any thoughts, conjectures about the pros and cons?
So, um, what do you do with coconut fiber?
I use it as a back scratcher, myself. It works pretty well... and that
ain't the only thing it can scratch
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theoneflasehaddock
Orchids do well in coconut fiber. They also like to be watered with
coconut water.
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