--- title: "Hi! I bought some coco coir on Amazon because I want to try to make…" description: "Hi! I bought some coco coir on Amazon because I want to try to make my own Aroid soil mix. However, it came in an extremely firmly packed brick with…" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/AuZ189OAQvyD62cP1rPIQw?language=es" community: "Anything about plants" author: "Cait2k3" published: "2024-06-03T01:17:07.047007Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v2/cloudinary/global_data/communities/everythingHousePlants.jpg" --- [Comunidad](https://getplanta.com/community.md?language=es) / [Anything about plants](https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg.md?language=es) # Hi! I bought some coco coir on Amazon because I want to try to make… _Publicado por Cait2k3 el 2024-06-03_ Hi! I bought some coco coir on Amazon because I want to try to make my own Aroid soil mix. However, it came in an extremely firmly packed brick with instructions to: \- Add water gradually and slowly on top of the brick, letting the brick absorb the water. \- Continue this process of adding water as long as the brick continues to absorb the water. \- Each brick with absorb approximately 14-16 cups of water. \- Stop adding water when the brick absorbs the water. \- The coco coir is now ready for planting. Add fertilizer for the plant. So, my plan WAS to whip up soil whenever I needed it by grabbing all of my ingredients and mixing. If I follow the above instructions, can I then store this moist/wet coco coir in a plastic container/bag? Or can this only be done the day of and maybe I should try to use a sharp knife and cut a piece off the end then use the instructions above accordingly. Any help appreciated! ## 9 comentarios ### JDW comentó el 2024-06-03 Just break pieces off as you need it. Store it dry. #### Cait2k3 respondió el 2024-06-03 Thank you! ### C 🌸 comentó el 2024-06-03 If you choose to break off a piece, it can be quite tricky - I use a screwdriver and hammer combo to chisel off a chunk. Alternatively, I hydrate the whole brick and set it aside to openly dry out. It doesn’t really attract fungus gnats or mold that I’ve noticed, I believe coir is supposed to be pretty fungal resistant. I’ve heard of people storing theirs damp in a Tupperware or lidded bucket, but I personally avoid sealing damp material as a general rule, no matter how resistant to mold it may be. Anyway, that’s my two cents! It’s a pretty low-maintenance medium, so fortunately you don’t have to overthink it too much :) and it’s very fun to watch it fluff up! #### Cait2k3 respondió el 2024-06-03 Thank you so much! Do you know how “big” one brick would make once it’s watered? I don’t want to get myself into something I don’t have room to store, however I would like to follow the instructions and just water the whole brick, break it up, dry it then pluck from it when necessary. I could put it in a garbage bag and leave in my patio and it would dry quickly as I’m in Phoenix. So how much do you think it will expand? #### C 🌸 respondió el 2024-06-03 Assuming you got a normal size brick and not a jumbo or anything, it’ll make one large mixing bowl full to the absolute brim (speaking from experience lol). I used my biggest bowl and it was slightly overflowing, so i think a 2gallon bucket would be perfect if you have one. #### Cait2k3 respondió el 2024-06-03 Oh okay great! I just saved a big container that could serve just the purpose. Thanks so much for your responses! #### C 🌸 respondió el 2024-06-03 Perfect :) no problem at all! ### Sunny comentó el 2024-06-03 Cutting off sections was the hardest part. I used a hand saw. I have to try the hammer and chisel method. I put it on the lawn to cut it. The sawdust gets everywhere. #### Cait2k3 respondió el 2024-06-03 Thank you for that important info --- _La comunidad de Planta (https://getplanta.com). La lectura está abierta a todo el mundo. Para publicar, comentar y dar 'me gusta', descarga la app de Planta: https://getplanta.com/download_