Clowesia rosea: so many questions!

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I just received my first Catasetum-alliance orchid, a Clowesia rosea from Andy's!



It was supposed to come in a 4" basket, which is also what the label says, but I was planning to repot anyway, so that's neither here nor there.

I have a LOT of questions about growing this in my apartment. I grow all my orchids on a shelving unit under lights with 12-hour days, regardless of season. Winters on the shelf are quite warm on account of heat I have no control over; however, it is cooler by the windows. Spring and fall are the cool seasons, which usually don't go below the mid-sixties. Summer is hot and humid, since I'm stingy with my AC.

So my first question is: Should I keep this guy dormant until its natural growing season? Would it be better to hang it near a north-facing window (my only option) for now instead of on my bright, warm growing shelf?

I watched some of Stephen's YouTube videos (hello! ) and am intrigued by PET method, but has anyone found this to be too much moisture in an indoor environment that isn't quite as hot and dry as summer in Austin?

There is no way I will be able to meet its water needs in active growth if it stays mounted; just trying to decide how best to pot. I water daily. Some of my thirstier orchids (Maxillaria) are in straight sphagnum in baskets but most potted ones are in Orchiata and perlite.

Another question: Is there any way of knowing whether this is due to bloom between now and its spring awakening?

Thanks in advance! I'm really excited about this one.