Interesting post, all. I follow a method similar to SaraJean. My phals, Oncidiums, and zygos are in a moss mix, some in pure moss. Always in clay pots. My theory is that the clay breathes, so the roots get more air. I have a ceiling fan running, so air circulation is good, I often have to water every two days. As Ray has previously mentioned, I will fill the saucer and let the plant suck up the water. More often, though, I water from the top as the moss approaches dryness. I do not pack it in when repotting but, I do press it in firmly. When it's cold, I run the phals drier. I have never had root rot and some of these plants are very old.
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