– Organic Coco Coir 1 Pcs Compressed Coconut Brick Fiber Husk Substrate Mulch Bark Core Growing Medium Peat Moss Soil High Nutrition For Plants Gardening Seed Starting Mix

Didn't notice the expanded volume, but there's no weird smell, just reminiscent of coconut. I've been making my own potting mix from coir for a couple of years, just wet, mix with some perlite and add plant food. Unlike bags of moist potting mix, it doesn't come with a population of fungus gnats. Awesome stuff.

I was pretty rookie about house plant soil one year ago but I'm learning. One key thing: Don't create a soil that's too wet ! So this Coco retains water real well so you should mix it with tropical potting soil or normal type. If you use normal then for sure mix in some SAND or Perlite to allow drying/draining to occur... Or have a pot with lots of holes ! I bought two snake plants, now have 4/5 as they reproduce. Pretty, robust plant and lots of oxygen made ! The coco LOOKS SMALL, lightweight but it's very compacted (vacuum bag!) and you don't need lots to make soil (so good price)

Perfect for soil mix for my philodendron plants. Will buy again as needed

It is fascinating how these bricks rehydrate to create a fluffy base that you can tailor the soil to the plant's needs by adding other soil components. I will be purchasing much more of this product!

Works great