I want to thank all of you for letting me know that I'm not the only person to have ever done battle with a didieri. I suppose it is easy if you happen to have stumbled on its perfect environment, and it's a comfort to know that it has a strong will to survive.
I took mine out of the pot it was in and put it in a net basket one size larger, with mostly rock bits and a little moss. There are two bits of root near the top that were nice and green yesterday, so that's good. I moved it up to a brighter spot and just misted the potting mix. I don't know if the orchid will survive, but I'm giving it my best shot. If I am successful, photos will follow!
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