Neofinetia falcata help

[Phycodurus11]

I recieved a small Neofinetia falcata recently. It is in a plastic container with large holes and the roots are growing out of it everywhere. I'd like to repot it in something, but I can't find enough information to know whether to repot in a clay pot (spaghnum moss is recomended in this case?) or to keep it in something with more air flow. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Also it is winter here in New York so should I wait to repot in spring? Thanks.

[heatherbear10]

I've got one mounted and growing inside a chunk of coconut husk. The plant and husk are probably about the size of a large man's hand. The roots are inside the husk and growing out and down from the husk. It's outside hanging in Central Florida. I water 4-7x per week depending on the weather and it's been growing really well. If yours hasn't bloomed yet, you're in for a real treat. They smell FABULOUS! I kept mine inside until it stopped blooming, then put it outside. Enjoy!

[Cynthia, Prescott, AZ]

I have a couple gathered up over the last year or two, and the first was in a small clay pot in New Zealand moss and was doing so well, that when I got the second one, I moved it also to moss and a small clay pot(3"?). These dry pretty fast so I don't have the soggy moss problem. BUT, I am not an expert. Still waiting for them to bloom. I moved them to a brighter and slightly cooler area for winter. Will see if this was appreciated.

[Phycodurus11]

Thanks for the info. I think the traditional japanese method of potting is going to work best for the environment in my apartment. I also have heard that bonzai pots can be used and work well because of the large hole in the bottom. Is there any differences with using clay vs. ceramic for potting?

[Cynthia, Prescott, AZ]

Clay is porous and does two things. It causes the pot to dry faster and it cools the potting mix. Don't know if the cooling has any influence, but the quick drying is a definite plus where moss is concerned.

[Ellen]

My Neofinetias are growing in clay pots with a little coconut fibre. The roots are going all over the place, but that's the nature of the beast.

[Phycodurus11]

living spag is impossible to find here, Can I use the dried and just repot more often, or If I need living can anyone reccomend a reliable online retailer. I don't trust ebay for this.