| If you are using tap water, you do not need MSU. That is more for pure water, and their tap water formula is OK, but nothing to go out of your way for. Any fertilizer that has similar 3 number, like 10,10,10 or 15,15,15, or 13, 14,15, use half strength or so. After a thorough watering, dump a cup of fert solution thru the pot, once or twice a month.
The discolored beatup bulb looks OK to me. You might inspect the pseudo bulbs very closely for scale. That may be what made the rough texture. Remember, if the discoloration is on firm tissue, don't worry about rot.
New roots is the absolute best of all signs. Your plant may have had a problem taking in moisture from the pot. But with the new roots, the plant will start looking better and better with time. Just hang in there.
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