[Cynthia, Prescott, AZ]

Well, there is also the possibility that the older roots were not of a type that was good for moss. There are changes that take place in roots when they first grow that are adaptations to the conditions they find as they grow. This is why the switch to semi-hydroponics is so hard on orchids as the roots are not the right type for low moisture at the top of the pot, and higher moisture at the bottom, and even some of the roots at the bottom will adapt to growing in water. So, you may have had a transition problem. Now, I hope you don't have another transition problem going back to bark with those new roots. If the new growth producecs a lot of roots, it should provide all the needs of the plant. Don't remove bulbs just because they have no roots. It is best if a plant has three bulbs in a row to store energy for the future activities of the plant.