This thick coir is porous and retains lots of moisture and has been used for ages in Thailand as the best way to nurture seedling orchids and draping floras. Ideal for small and medium plants, orchids, vines, floras, seedlings, and cuttings that can also be directed rooted in a planter. In fact, many of our customers claim that this basket has proven irresistible to certain varieties of aviary visitors which then become welcomed additions to their patio gardens.