Ugh, Sphag packed orchids - I'll always repot if I even buy

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Originally Posted by estación seca

The starter plug is not an issue. Starter plugs contain very old roots. They're already dead, or dying soon. Just leave it alone, or you will tear up good roots trying to get it out.

Remove the moss gently. Don't go nuts getting every strand. Repot. It should not take an hour to clear moss off the roots. Orchid growing is not a good hobby for obsessives (except the laboratory part.)

Noted.