Is sphagnum moss an appropriate medium for Phalaenopsis orchids? I just bought a Phalaenopsis that was planted in a small cup of sphagnum. Is it safe to keep it that way, or
Answer (1 of 4): The orchids that you buy in the store are packed in so much moss that they often have too much moisture held around the roots, which causes rot. You can pull the whole thing out of the pot to look. If the moss is packed tightly in the roots and the center roots are turning white
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