Not only is it a bad recommendation by itself, but the advisor appears to be ignoring the "minor
details" of what kind of plant it is and what kind of conditions you have to grow in.

Spanish moss is a bromeliad - Tillandsia usneoides - and is not very water-absorbent. Using it in a
potting medium often will lead to fairly rapid rotting. Adding a bit of charcoal to sphagnum, on
the other hand, can actually extend its life as a medium. How much you add should be tailored to
the needs of the plant and your conditions.

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"Ebthtr" wrote in message
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On the subject of re-potting orchids. The person who works at the local nursery
told me not to use spaghum moss but to use Spanish Moss instead and mix it
50/50 with charcol.
Is this a good idea?
Help!
Thanks
Linda