King, That is a really good explaination. I couldn't have said it better myself. These things are really weird out of flask.
Ry, My only advice is to try not to separate them too much. I've had success with Oak Hill Garden's bark seedling mix. King's right about not letting the leaves get waterlogged - they'll want to stick to the media, the pot, and each other. Good circulation is pretty crucial. Good luck.