Blooming Phal- Musty Smell- What to Do?
Hello! I was recently gifted three lovely blooming phalaenopsis orchids. They are all in bloom and look relatively healthy (nice leaves, healthy roots, happy blooms).
They were arranged in a decorative pot and covered in moss. When I took them out of the decorative pot to inspect (they were still in their individual clear plastic pots) I notice a very musty smell. The plants are all planted in sphagnum moss. They are packed a little tightly. I would normally wait to replant until blooming has completed, but the smell concerns me. It's very noticeable. I've never had a plant give off such a musty smell (reminds me of mildew). And yet the roots that I can see look pretty good.
Thoughts/advice? Should I replant even though they are in bloom? I generally prefer my phals in a bark mix so I will be replanting eventually. Thank you!
Emily
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