| The roots you call hanging out of the bark mix is what I call air roots.
You can water and fertilize the same as any other part of the plant. What I meant is that the ends will shrivel and dry up over time, or the whole root will dry. It is nature's way and not to be overly concerned about.
Buds on a phal should last from 6-12 weeks. You can not d oanything to produce multiple spikes, but fortunately the plant will do it for you. As the plant gets older and larger multiple spikes become more common.
Use water around room temperature. Actually the temperature while it seems important does not seem to have much effect. Probably because it cools or heats so fast after you water.
My orchids are outside and the temperature ranges from 35-100. My well water is always 70-75 year round. I water every day and had not ever considered the temperature. After all there is nothing I can do about it in the volumne I use.
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