So I have this wonderful Brassavola 'Big Jim' that my kids gave me last year. It has bloomed twice and is very healthy, but it's devoured the little wood slat basket it's growing in.
The last time it bloomed, the flowers only lasted a few days, where usually they last weeks. It also had a second spike that the buds have blasted on (I think)
I watered, dunked and misted, but really can't seem to keep him wet enough. He dries out fast, and the basket is always pretty light for such a big plant except right after a good dunking.
Wondering if it's time to re-pot, and if so, how would you all advise me to proceed? I have some Brassies in vented pots, and some in wood baskets, and some mounted on cork. They all seem to do fine, grow, bloom etc. Obviously I can't remove this guy from his present situation, and I'm thinking of just wrapping him in a layer of coco fiber, and tucking him basket and all into a bigger basket.
What do you all think, my knowledgeable mentors??
