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Shipping and Orders
Q: Are there any restrictions on shipping citrus?
We CANNOT ship to California, Florida, Arizona, or Louisiana. Once a tree leaves Texas, it cannot come back due to plant disease protocols.
Q: When will my citrus tree ship?
We will try to ship your tree within 1-2 business days after your order, and you’ll receive a tracking number via email once it's on the way. If the weather is bad en route, we will hold your order.
Your New Tree FAQs
Q: What supplies will I need when the tree arrives?
You’ll need a pot with drainage (at least 5 gallons if repotting), Super Soil or other well-draining soil, and water to get started!
Q: Can I keep the tree in the pot it comes in?
Yes, if you don’t have any supplies and you aren’t ready to repot, you can keep your tree in the container it ships in for a few months.
Q: How do I keep it alive when it arrives?
Simple steps:
• Unbox immediately
• Place the tree in partial shade for the first few days. Protect from any cold weather under 50°F.
• Water thoroughly (until it drains out the bottom) daily for two weeks.
• Then move to a sunny spot (6–8 hours of direct light)
Follow the quick-start guide included in your box!
Q: Will I receive care instructions with my tree?
Yes! Every order includes our printed Quick Start Guide, and you’ll also receive a digital full care guide by email. This walks you through watering, soil, pests, pruning, fertilizing, and more. No guesswork required.
Q: What's the white coating on the bottom of the trunk of my tree?
That white oil is applied to help you visually identify the grafting junction. It’s completely safe and made with natural oils. You don’t need to reapply it unless you want to, but it’s helpful for maintenance and spotting sucker growth.
Q: My tree came with a black straw on the trunk—what is that for?
The black straw is a physical barrier to help suppress rootstock sucker growth below the graft junction. It also makes the graft junction easier to find. The straw will naturally fall off as the trunk thickens, but you can remove and replace it if needed (especially during pest treatments).
Q: What will my tree look like when it arrives?
Your tree will be:
• ~12" tall or taller, depending on variety and season
• Healthy, pruned, and grafted
• May have young leaves, flowers, or baby fruit, depending on the season
Don’t worry if it looks a little sleepy—shipping stress is normal. It will perk up quickly with water and sunlight.
Q: How fast will it grow?
Most customers see noticeable growth within weeks, and see fruit in 24 months, depending on variety and care. We use Dr. Mani's micro-budding method to ensure early fruiting and strong root systems.
Q: Is this tree guaranteed?
Yes. We guarantee your tree arrives alive and healthy, or we’ll replace it. Just follow the included care steps and contact us within 30 days if there’s an issue. We’re here to help!
Is This Tree Grafted?
Q: Are your citrus trees grafted?
Yes, all our citrus trees are professionally grafted, using Dr. Mani Skaria’s proprietary micro-budding method for faster fruiting and stronger resistance.
Q: Why shouldn’t I grow citrus from seed?
Seed-grown trees take 6–8 years (or more) to fruit and may not produce quality fruit at all. Grafting clones the genetics of a proven "mother tree" with great taste, production, and resilience.
Q: Are your trees on dwarfing rootstock?
No, our trees are on vigorous and hearty rootstock — mostly Brazilian Sour Orange or Volkamer Lemon.
Q: My grafted tree lost all its leaves after cold exposure but came back lanky. Is that normal?
That new lanky growth may be coming from the rootstock. Check where it’s growing from. If it’s below the graft junction or has very different leaves, it's likely rootstock growth and should be removed.
Q: What’s the difference between sucker growth and regular branches?
Suckers grow below the graft junction (usually from the rootstock) and don’t produce edible fruit. They often grow fast and straight, with different leaves than the grafted variety. Always prune suckers to redirect energy to the grafted top.
Organic Coco Bricks | 80/20 Coir & Fiber Mix | Seed Starter & Soil Amendment
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Your Tree’s Roots
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Size
10-lbs
The clean, natural way to start seeds, hold water, and help roots thrive!
Expands into a soft, spongy growing medium that naturally absorbs water without any chemicals.
Holds moisture evenly while staying airy, so roots don’t dry out or drown.
Works alone for seed starting or mixed into soil to build your own custom blends.
Most soil problems happen because water and air can’t move the way roots need. Coco Coir Brick gives your plants a clean, flexible foundation to grow strong roots.
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If Your Plants Could Talk, They’d Ask for This Kind of Soil
Roots want soil that stays moist, breathes easily, and doesn’t turn hard over time.
Our coco block creates that balance naturally — no tricks, no additives, no shortcuts.
Real Growers. Real Organic Bricks Coco. Real Joy.
Real Value!
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-Tracy
Quality in Bulk, Pride in Support
Can’t wait to try it! It's nice to be able to get a quality product in bulk and support a US-based company.
-Kimberlie J.
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The seller was SO HELPFUL! They helped me figure out how much product I needed for my specific goal.
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A Grower's Trusted Choice
I've used this in all of my houseplant pots, and now I'm incorporating the rest of it into my raised garden beds. It does take quite a while to soak, and you have to manually break up some chunks along the way, but it is very high quality.
-Brittany G.
Organic Coco Bricks | 80/20 Coir & Fiber Mix | Seed Starter & Soil Amendment
Why This Matters More Than You Think
Roots need air and water at the same time.
Most soils give one or the other — rarely both.
Coco coir helps balance moisture and airflow naturally, creating the kind of soil roots love to grow in.
Better roots mean better plants.
Every single time.
Why Most Soil Mixes Don’t Hold Water the Right Way
Many soils either repel water or stay soaked for too long.
Some even need added surfactants just to absorb moisture.
This coco block is different.
It wets naturally the moment water touches it — no chemicals needed.
That means water spreads evenly through the soil, right where roots can reach it.
What Makes This Coco Coir So Effective
80% Coco Coir + 20% Fiber Pieces
The coir holds moisture like a sponge, while the fiber pieces create structure and air space.
Together, they give soil the perfect mix of softness, bounce, and strength.
Naturally Hydrophilic
This coir absorbs water on its own. No surfactants. No coatings. No additives.
Clean and Low-Salt
Processed to leach out excess salts, making it safe for seedlings, sensitive plants, and long-term use.
Great Texture Variety
Fine coir fills gaps and holds moisture.
Fiber pieces keep soil from collapsing.
The result is soil that stays fluffy, breathable, and resilient.
Use It Your Way
Coco Coir Brick is flexible by design.
Use it alone for seed beds and cuttings
Mix it with soil to improve structure and water holding
Combine it with Super Soil to build your own premium blend
Create your own custom potting mix for different plants
One brick. Many uses.
What It's Not
Not treated with chemicals
No surfactants, no wetting agents, no additives.
Not salty or harsh
Washed and processed to remove excess salts.
Not heavy or compacting
Stays light, fluffy, and breathable over time.
Not peat moss
Doesn't collapse, break down fast, or steal oxygen from roots.
Product Specs & How to Use It
Type
Compressed coconut coir brick
Blend
80% coco coir, 20% fiber pieces
Use For
Seed starting, soil improvement, containers, raised beds, custom mixes
How to Use
Add water, let it expand, break apart, and use as needed
Indoor & Outdoor
Yes
Who This Is Perfect For
1
Gardeners dealing with dry or compacted soil.
2
Seed starters who want better germination.
3
Anyone mixing their own soil blends.
4
Houseplant lovers, citrus growers, vegetable and flower gardeners.
5
If your soil needs better water balance and airflow, this is the easiest fix.
Why Trust Us...When Others Have Let You Down?
We're so confident in our system, we have a 30-day replacement guarantee for your trees!
From The Desk Of Dr. Mani Skaria, Phd
Founder of US Citrus & Dr. Mani’s Magic • Inventor of Micro-Budding • Founder of the Texas Clean Citrus Program • Professor Emeritus Texas A&M University
Dear Garden Lover,
You may have tried and given up before.
Citrus trees and gardens looking tired, drooping leaves, yellow fruit. You carefully water and fertilize… but everything still struggles.
Let me tell you the truth…It’s not your fault.
Want to know the dirty little secret that I found out?
We’ve all been lied to!
The gardening world is full of products that look fancy… but are actually a net negative.
The Big Chemical companies sell fertilizers are loaded with salts that burn your roots. The Big Box stores stock potting mixes that are decomposing rot that choke your plants, and absolutely everything is lacking beneficial bacteria and fungi!
And even though I invented micro-budding, founded the clean citrus program in Texas, and had all the academic credentials, I still had to experience this pain myself!
My own trees suffered until I discovered what truly matters…the Three Plant Pillars that every plant needs to thrive:
1. Live microbes that unlock nutrients and boost roots
2. Organic fertilizer that feeds, not burns
3. Mineral-based soil that lets roots breathe
That’s why I created Plant Super Boost, Crab, Kelp & Amino Acids (7-4-4), and Super Soil.
To give trees real power. From the roots on up, everything you need and nothing you don’t. Perfected on thousands of plants of every kind.
And if you’ve got one of our micro-budded trees in your hands, know this:
You’re holding science, care, and a little Texas magic.
And you don’t have a brown thumb...you just need the right tools and the right information!
Dr. Mani Skaria
CEO | US Citrus Nursery
Customer Reviews
Maybe I didn’t really understand how to use this specific product but it did not “grow” in water the way the directions described. I was able to use it and I do appreciate it. I purchased many products from this company and my plants are THRIVING! This particular one was not my favorite.
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