Those pieces of bark must have just been thrown on top of the moss at some point. Picture this: a 6" pot full of moss and full of healthy white roots that don't appear to be too brittle. I haven't found any desiccated roots at all! It's going to take hours to get those roots clean, then what will the plant do? It only knows how to grow in moss! I can barely see a solid mass of roots in the center. I haven't gotten near them. This is interesting.
About the nubbins. I was sorta in a hurry, you understand. They are 1/2" tall new growing points on either side of this mature plant. I hope they live!
Do you think I should let it sit in a bit of water overnight? I'm due to make cinnamon rolls for the EMT's who helped us Tuesday night (911 call because DH couldn't stand up and couldn't quit vomiting). Stressful? Yes! The guys from the fire department do deserve my best baking! When that's done, I'll continue pawing at moss. Good thing--it is fairly fresh and it pulls nicely.
