It is used in horticulture in potting compost, especially in orchid mix. The plant can be propagated by cuttings in water, or straight into potting compost. Coir does provide a suitable substrate for horticultural use as a soilless potting medium. Other sources include exposure to potting mix and compost. It is also used in potting soil mixes to decrease soil density. In containers, they should have porous, aerated potting soil with adequate drainage. Fertilizer and potting mix may be bought here. It thrives in an average potting soil with good drainage. Polyacrylamide is also used in some potting soil. Cuttings root very easily in most potting media. The windings are typically stabilized with electrical epoxy potting systems. The bark is also used as a substrate for potting and re-potting orchids. The mix should be thoroughly soaked in water prior to potting the plant. The programme always took place in a garden, behind a potting shed. Plants can be divided at potting time.