Rec'd Phalaenopsis planted in moss

[Optimist]

My take on this (if it matters) is if you are getting a signal that there is mildew in the pot, then the answer is obvious: repot it. I am not there to smell it so I totally trust what you are saying. A bit of moisture and a closed container like the "plastic pot of death" will cause a great need to quickly repot. To remove the PPOD (plastic pot of death) cut gently with a scissors making sure not to touch or damage the roots. Then with tweezers or fingers, gently pull the moss out from between roots.

What I would do is remove it from said PPOD right away (It won't die if it just sits there in Spaghum moss, just keep it a bit moist), find a nice airy /holy pot even if you must drill many holes yourself, or alternatively find some lecca and do it up Semi Hydroponic style (which is the only way I have been able to grow phals). An easy to find style of lecca is usually found at pet stores for terrariums (poison dart frogs). Another thing you can use is landscaping lava rocks or perlite from a gardening center. A nice tall deli-container with holes in the sides and some orchid grow big bark potting mix can be used for SH too. Your orchid in the PPOD is used to plenty of moisture so don't be afraid to water, just make sure the water drains quickly (a tub, sink or other drainage catcher will be under it).