Root mealy bugs on waterfall orchid
I'm deadly in love with this plant and now I've spotted a nest of mealys on its root. I immediately took all of the moss off of it and ran the roots under warm water constantly. I noticed that all of the roots were dead inside and the only thriving ones were the most visible ones outside the pot. I wrapped it in a clean, semi-moist towel and sat it in a bowl for now. I soaked some sphagnum moss so it can be planted with it when it's ready, but I wanted to sort of use it as a temporary bandaid until I can find and afford to buy a good pot and some higher quality moss. I cannot afford that or pesticides at the moment. Was the actions I've taken correct? Its a complete indoor plant, so how did it get infested? And what should do here on out? I need help, I'll be so sad to lose this plant, my two orchid are the only thing keeping me going in life at the moment.
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