Rhy. Digbyana. Trying teak Baskets..... Advice?

[Cattleya17]

Hello all! I am too nervous to try growing a mounted plant so im going for an intermediate option if you will... teak baskets. I just purchased a Rhy.Digbyana 'Mrs Chase' and since ive read they dont like to be repotted I wanted to try an option that would eliminate repotting for some time. this way it can fill the basket and then grow all over the basket.. here are my Questions

In growing in baskets are there any challenges i should be aware of or risks?

And How much does digbyana hate repotting and is there anything i can do to lessen the impact of repotting?

Im thinking either lava rock or CHC for a medium... suggestions concerns with my choices?

If you can address all of my questions that would be great!! THANKS!!!!!