A couple of questions re my Blc. Chunyeah #17

[E-Jag]

I bought this catt (yes, I know, it may now be called a Rlc) about this time last year, in bloom. Knock down gorgeous. Since then, LOTS of new growth and roots but nothing resembling a sheath/spike. So.....
1. Are these fall/winter or summer bloomers?
2. Mine desperately needs repotting. Is fairly large in a 4" pot set inside a clay pot to keep it upright. Roots everywhere inside the clay pot. Is in rotting bark and want to put it in Hydroton (not s/h). Should I wait until spring to repot. I hear they get pretty testy about repotting and may not bloom during this blooming cycle. Of course, it may not anyway.
3. Do they prefer to be potbound or should I leave room for a few years growth?
I haven't found much about the growing requirements of this particular catt, so have been giving it regular catt care for the past year - a ton of light, fertilizing weakly/weekly and drying out in between soakings. Is this about right? As usual, TIA.

[Stelios]

well i am new to cats my self so i can only say what i've read and what i've been advised from other members.

3. When repoting leave space for 2 years' growth

[kmarch]

Depending on the breeding, my catts usually flower either in winter after new growth is finished or in summer as the buds emerge from new growth. Since this is more of a standard catt-type breeding, my educated guess would be that it is a winter bloomer. In my experience catts are not particularly sensitive to repotting but having said that they conventional wisdom is to repot after flowering or in the spring before or when new growth begins.

[elitebettas]

I have this plant in bud right now. I've given it standard Catt care as u described. It always blooms for me in the fall. I have lots in spike bud and flower this year with more flower count than I've ever had. Only thong I've done differently is less fertilizer

[NancyH]

"Don't fix if it ain't broke" Let it bloom, enjoy. Next growth cycle you might consider repotting. Just remember to soak the pots for at least a few hours to losen the roots from the clay and other potting material. That way you won't do any damage to those lovely roots. I have many Blc.'s and have had no problem with repotting but I always do it when it shows signs of new growth. Have fun! Nancy

[E-Jag]

Your opinions are appreciated. I'll wait and see what happens. I wouldn't know a sheath from new leaf growth but am looking forward to learning. I particularly like catt blooms. Thanks.