Hi everyone I have 5 mounted Catts that have been mounted about 1.5 years. Most of the original moss has disappeared my question is should I add more moss on top of the roots or not?
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Sheridan
Last edited by Ranchnanny; 11-05-2011 at 09:16 PM..
I have this same thing happening. I'm not going to add any moss to mine. I think originally the moss helped the plant and protected it until it got situated and started to attach itself to the mount.
I think (only my opinion) that they truly like hanging out in the breeze like o'natural. As long as they have a good flow of air, good humidity, and are fertilized, I'm leaving mine alone. I think it looks soooo cool.
Mine do look a bit pale and they dry out so fast. I drench them every other day or so and they are sending up new growth. I can't wait for them to bloom.
I will leave then alone and continue with my present watering.
As Kiki said, the Cats can do just fine with dry roots. They have plenty of water storage in the pseudobulbs to get them between waterings. I wouldn't add more moss as there is a danger in rotting the newest roots (they are used to being dry.)