Stanhopea oculata - overpotting?

[piping plover]

Does this new wire basket seem too big to drop this Stanhopea in? I don’t want it swimming in media and adversely effecting flowers next year; but can’t find a better Upgrade basket. Seems 2” each side larger. I plan to cut the wooden basket slats to allow plant to expand.

Following Roberta’s suggestion to line basket with paper bag. Not sure i can harvest enough bark from my white paper bark birch trees but will see.

Unusually mild weather for January in RI; so good day to do this messy job outdoors. Happy New Years all! Hope it’s a great one😁