[Cynthia, Prescott, AZ]

My guess with the over packed sphag is that by packing it so tight, the moss will wick the moisture thru the medium. I have this problem with my peat/perlit mix. I must pack it in tight. If I leave it fluffy, the top will dry and the bottom wil stay wet. With good packing, the pot drys uniformly save the 1/10" at the top, but even this often changes color when the deeper parts are getting dry. Ever put bedding plants from a six pack into your garden? They need to have the dirt pressed very well agaist the root ball, or they will not draw water from the surrounding soil. Cynthia