What it is
This is a pure, buffered, coarse coco coir product made from coconut husks — with almost no fine dust (pith) or fibre. The chips are loose and airy, giving a chunky, well-draining substrate ideal for mixing or soilless growing. Uses a straight-husk-chip format rather than a compressed block.
 
Key properties
Large particles → excellent air porosity and drainage.
Holds moderate moisture (less than fine pith or peat), but water doesn’t stay trapped — it drains readily, leaving good oxygenation around roots. 
Stable structure: chips resist compaction and maintain their bulk and drainage over time — much less risk of collapsing or waterlogging compared with fine coco or peat-heavy media. 
Lower water-holding capacity than coco-peat or pith — so not ideal alone for moisture-loving plants, but perfect when you want balance between water and air. 
 
Best uses
Semi-hydro and hydroponic setups — the chunky chips make an excellent base (or partial base) in semi-hydro containers: they drain well, allow root aeration, and reduce risk of root rot.
Amending soil or potting mixes for drainage — blending some coco chips into heavier soils or rich mixes helps improve drainage and aeration. Great for orchids, aroids, succulents, or any plant that doesn’t like water-logged roots.
Mixing into custom potting blends — when you want a lighter, airier medium (e.g. for epiphytic plants, cacti/succulents, orchids) you can blend chips with other components (perlite, bark, compost) to deliver structure, drainage and longevity.
 
When to avoid using alone
Because chips do not hold much moisture compared to finer media, they may dry out too quickly for moisture-loving plants — seedlings, humidity-sensitive plants, or species that prefer constant moisture may suffer unless chips are blended with a water-retentive component.