"Just Add ice" orchid dying?

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Originally Posted by yposner

Several have mentioned repotting out of the moss they come in. What should I use for potting material?

You can use new fresh moss, but many new growers prefer bark mix. It's made of chunks of Fir bark (NOT pine bark mulch or similar) and has charcoal and pearlite mixed in. Whatever you use, pre-soak it overnight to get it to "open up" and absorb water. I like the Better-Gro brand and try to stay away from the Shultz or Miracle Grow.