Repotting my bifoliate catt

[bil]

That looks good to me.

[rbarata]

So far, I find Catts are not picky about how they are potted, as long as they have anything where their roots can stick.
I'm no expert but, so far, I only had good experiences with them.

[rbarata]

Need some guidance in watering frequency for this basket.

My conditions are:

Temp: 16 ºC min - 22 ºC max (71,6 F - 60,8 F)
HR: 45 - 55 %
Medium extra coarse bark (> 5 cm / 2 in)

Thanks

[Roberta]

I think you just have to observe how fast it dries out. Twice a week is probably adequate (thorough soaking), in warmer weather while in rapid growth, it could need three times a week.

[rbarata]

Today was the first time I watered it. Let a few days pass after reppoting.
I think soaking is the best option indeed, not only because is more effective but also diminishes the mess.

When watering I have accidentaly the tip of one of the pending roots, one of the smallest. There's still a little bit of green there so tt may grow again.

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by rbarata

When watering I have accidentaly the tip of one of the pending roots, one of the smallest. There's still a little bit of green there so tt may grow again.

Once the root tip is damaged, that root won't grow any more. A very long root may produce a branch or two, but probably not a short new one. That is why the ideal time to repot is just as the new roots emerge - the plant is actively rooting so if one gets damaged, there will be plenty of others. I think that will be the case here - the plant is still producing new roots, it is safely in its new home so that they can grab the new media and establish quickly.

[rbarata]

Well, this plant is always producing new roots.

About the soaking, now I see a problem: basket size.
I'll need a pool of water+fertilizer on each soaking.
Sugestions are welcome.

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by rbarata

Well, this plant is always producing new roots.

About the soaking, now I see a problem: basket size.
I'll need a pool of water+fertilizer on each soaking.
Sugestions are welcome.

For water, just put it in the sink (or under the shower) and let the water run through the pot. For fertilizer, mix up your solution and apply with a sprayer if your would rather not pour it through the pot. (you can fertilize less often than you water, once a week should be plenty) You can increase the amount of fertilizer a little bit since you won't applying quite the volume. But the moving water through the pot is very beneficial because it pulls air into the root zone.

[bil]

I would just spray it in situ with weak fertiliser solution.

[rbarata]

For water, just put it in the sink (or under the shower) and let the water run through the pot. For fertilizer, mix up your solution and apply with a sprayer if your would rather not pour it through the pot.

I think, given my limitations (space and all that) these are the best/only solutions. I'll use the tub 'cause the basket is too big for the sink.
For fertilization both methods are ok to me, I'll see how it goes.