I have switched a few Phrags (bessae hybrids) to Grodan minicubes/large perlite in a 4 to 1 ratio and the roots are growing like mad. I will further evaluate in a couple of months. Salinity ranges about 200.
Yes it is huge isn't it? As for autumn orchid shows, it all depends on the evolution of this COVID crisis. There has been talk that the Orchidophiles de Montreal would like to reschedule their show sometime in early Fall.
It is a regular one and it's been open for a week or so. It is quite dark and that pleases me. I didn't self it since I want the plant to establish properly nd in any case, I'm not into propagation.