Ever hopeful, I have the space to take a "wait and see" attitude. Everyone's responses are appreciated, as if this little experiment does fail, I'll have the explanations to offer the true owner of this little bulb and she will know that neither of us had much of a chance! At some point in the future I'll either deliver "y'all aren't gonna believe this!" or "y'all nailed this one".
Happy orchid day to everyone.