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Originally Posted by Aedrich
I have tranfered the plant to another pot by the way. The one it came with has only one small drainage hole. Upon ripping that "pot" I found the media very moist. Luckily I have noticed this...if not I would have had a nasty rot.
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Each grower has their own method(s) for getting water into their plants. Once they have chosen a suitable media or mix and pot type (even considering drainage), it often comes down to the grower knowing how much water to add and when to add it. This could just be due to experience. If the previous owner was growing the plant reasonably well in that same pot, then it can mean that they had more or less the right balance, or a good balance. It's just that when the plant gets transferred to the new owner, there can be issues, especially if it's an inexperienced grower. All part of the learning experience. We can also get lots of beneficial help from the advice of sellers, orchid society members, and internet (forums and online videos).
Your idea of checking things out before an issue (like drowning or waterlogging) arises -- was a good one.
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