So. Much. ALGAE!- Maxillaria Tenuifolia questions

[Plantinator]

I bought a division of a maxillaria tenuifolia about 3 weeks ago off of eBay. It is potted in sphagnum moss, which is cool because I have heard that max. tens. like that (please correct me if I'm wrong). However, there is a TON of algae growing in the moss. The media is totally green now. Should I repot it now or wait until spring? Will the algae hurt the plant? It hasn't really grown since I got it, but it has only been 3 weeks. Any thoughts?

[wintergirl]

I do not grow Maxillaria tenuifolia, but I do repot new plants because I like to check roots and look for critters ect. Things I read about the plant says it's adaptable to a broad range of growing conditions, so I think it would be fine to repot and probably a good idea. Maybe someone else has more info.

[Leafmite]

Does the moss look decomposed or is it just green? As the moss is in good condition, it doesn't matter if it is a little green. What is important is that it keeps its structure so that the roots are not smothered.
The max-ten can grow in practically anything, I think. I grow mine in red lava rock/basket pot and I let it sit in water. People grow this successfully mounted, in bark, in moss, in semi-hydroponics.....

[Ray]

Any time you have light, water, and fertilizer, you're going to have some algae.

Are you using a high-P fertilizer, or feeding a lot? That can really "explode" the algae bloom.