Psychopsis in normal potting soil...

[Jeff214]

Hello!

I apologize in advance for posting another psychopsis potting question...

I received a psychopsis in the mail today (hurrah!) but it's potted in soil-based potting mix. It's extremely water retentive - it feels more damp than the soil I use for growing vegetables?? Reading the other psychp posts... this seems like a one way ticket to orchid heaven.

I don't see any new growth, but it has a 4" spike. I'm a bit worried to re-pot, but I think it is best that I re-pot in something much more draining like a coarse bark mix.

I just wanted to double check with you guys before I killed it by re-potting at a bad time over killing it with a poor draining medium.

Thanks!