Finally, trying out with sphagnum moss but is there a simple rule of thumb on how dry/wet it should be?

Get it wet and squeeze as much water out of it as you can so it's barely damp.

Thks, Tami. I got it right then. i had been wondering if i should make it wetter.

Check them every day or two to ensure there is no mold.  If too wet, mold will appear quickly.

Also, use the better "fluffier" orchid moss (I get it at HDepot) for about the same as the other moss.....much better.  I put it in a pale add enough water to get it wet, then I squeeze all the water I can out of it using both hands.  Check it every 4-5 days and if necessary, just a spritz with a spray bottle.  I keep the moss in a plastic shoe box in the house at around 72 degrees and cover with a black plastic garbage bag to keep out light.  I score mine and use DipNGrow and I get lots of roots after just 2 weeks.  Not just one or two, but bunches.

^ orchid moss does not have the mold inhibiting qualities of sphagnum though so make sure you keep it well ventilated if you go that route

I accidently bought Sphagnum Peat Moss...which is a different material...and it worked
better than Sphagnum Moss.....

Thanks, guys. If there is mold, will the mold spread to the sphag? Will i then have to change the moss too after cleaning the cuttings?

Yes it would be best to change the moss if the mold is on the moss too. If it's just on the cuttings then you should be able to clean the cuttings and put them back in the same moss without a problem. If you're getting mold with the moss to begin with then there might be another problem such as not enough fresh air. Every time we check our cuttings we are providing an air exchange giving them some fresh air, that's one reason I would open the box the cuttings were in to check them. The other reason was because I couldn't wait to see those nice white roots growing!