Setup looks great and the scenario you describe sounds like what I may have done. I don't think you'll see much more stress after the plant gets accustomed to it's new home. FWIW, plants in sphagnum are in a pretty acid environment, so adjust your mix to allow for that. I use MSU mix for RO water that has buffering chemicals in it. You could also add pH Up chemical available at any store carrying aquarium chemicals such as Wal-Mart.
Actually after re-reading my answer maybe that's the issue. Perhaps your water is pH high? Perhaps the moss/Dracula were used to pH low? Just something to ponder. If you don't have a pH kit (like from pool/spa places) it can be a good friend.
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I don't do most Dendros or large, "floofy orchids". For me it's minis (like Angraecoides), Masdies, Paphs, and others that crept in somewhere along the line. See my orchid list for complete collection (usually not current.)
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