"Jane" wrote in message
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I just replanted a phal. The planting medium that I got is some kind
of bark chips. It appears to dry out very quickly and when I water
it, the water just runs out the bottom immediately.

That was my problem also so I added some peatmoss and Sphagnum moss to the
mix. That helps keep them damp longer.


The plant is doing fine. It has a flower spike that is growing so the
replanting when well.

Should I mist the wood chips? I'd rather not start misting the plant
because I have had really good luck with the other five plants that I
have and I've never done any misting.

I mist all my orchids every day. I also have a small fan running in the
sunroom so they dry off quickly.


I'm just concerned that this repotted plant is drying out too quickly.

By the way - I LOVE this newsgroup. You guys have given me such great
advice and I'm slowly becoming addicted to the wonderful plants.


They are indeed addictive. )