Clowesia rosea: so many questions!

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by theorchidapartment

Thanks to you both! It does seem like the back bulbs have a bit more to give, so I may hold off a bit longer.

I get the sense that people usually start to water too soon, but is there any sign (beyond shriveled back bulbs) that watering is happening too late?

Not for this group. Some Catasetums will put out a bloom spike as their new growth is just starting and will abort if you wait too long. Clowesia rosea is not one of those types (blooms in winter) and the bulbs can look like shriveled raisins before it get's too dehydrated and dies. The bulbs should get fat in a week or so after watering.