encyclia/dinema polybulbon languishing

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by neophyte

Thanks for the advice, everyone! I'll see if I can transfer it to a mount soon.

Should I put a layer of sphagnum between the roots and the actual mount?

I didn't use any sphagnum on mine, it's thriving. If you are afraid that it will dry out too fast, you could put a bit of sphagnum over the top of the roots. I have found that especially for dominant epiphytes like members of the Cattleya tribe, they establish better if there is nothing between the roots and the mount. Sphag over the top of the roots just to preserve a bit of moisture while it is establishing is OK.