Ugh! A perfect example of why I only buy plants that I can propagate when I see them for sale in that fibrous peat stuff. Horrible stuff, hydrophobic when dry, airless when wet. Might be easier to get along with in a dry climate, or easier to transport plants from grower to store, but where I am, this stuff kills plants when it's really hot and humid. An unglazed clay pot might make it possible to stay alive, or putting in the ground for a few months. You probably don't have time for meaningful grounding unless you are in a warmer zone.
