Bare-root, no-growth-yet catasetums - I need advice!

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by SRF

When is soon? What do I wait to see before I begin watering? I stopped all watering about 2 weeks ago. And, the oldest bulb is shriveled so should I water once a week starting, now?

Ctsm. imperiale x Ctsm. (Thinger Dinger x expansum)

Sounds like an interesting hybrid. Cant wait to see it bloom! As for "when is soon," it will be when the roots on the new growth are a few inches long. If you cant see em growing, then just wait about a month to six weeks before watering at full tilt begins. The oldest bulb is actually supposed to shrivel, as it is providing all the energy for the new growth. I think watering once a week is fine for now, then begin watering more in 4-6 weeks, and be watering significantely more at 6-8 weeks from now.