How do you pot up a calanthe bulb?

[Orchidreamer]

I got a Calanthe rubens with interesting hour-glass shaped bulbs. The thinnest part of the bulb is extremely brittle, so the slightest pressure would snap it in half. That's what happened to one of the bulbs (oops)--it broke cleanly in half.

I heard the upper half of the bulb has the ability to produce a new plant, but I haven't been able to find much information about how to do so. Well, currently the bulb just looks like a cleanly broken off bulb--no growing points, no roots, etc. What kind of mix should I use? Should I bury the bulb or just lay it on the surface? What about water and light?

Thanks!

[WhiteRabbit]

good luck!

[Zoi2]

This link may help you. Calanthe Orchids - the repotting and care of deciduous Calanthes
Joann