Hmmm - I can't seem to upload my pictures. Something about a security error? I think I'll be OK with plant and potting material as is - at least for now!
Thank you all so much for so many and such prompt responses! I thought I'd be lucky if I heard back from one person within a month! I am so very glad to be so very wrong.
I'll try posting my photos again soon, and in the meantime I'll try not to kill my plant!