vonPalm

Thanks =)! I guess you don't have to use snails, but if you don't, you either get a lot of algae, or you have to change water every now and then. I use snails, so I never change water and I don't have algae =)

1) Make sure the roots get enough light! It is more important than what medium you use, in my experience. I have seen healthy Phals in regular potting soil, with healty roots. They were planted in a glass jar and placed on a window sill. Preferably, use a see-through inner pot with drain holes, and a see-through outer pot with no drain holes, I would suggest glass for better appearance. The outer pot creates a humid micro-climate.2) Use clean water without too much nutrient additives (try without!). I think tap water is not always suitable in some areas, though I have no evidence for this.3) Don't overwater, or water more often than once a week, or the roots will easily rot.4) Keep in the preferred temperature range, though I think this is not a problem in your case since the leaves sta...

1) Make sure the roots get enough light! It is more important than what medium you use, in my experience. I have seen healthy Phals in regular potting soil, with healty roots. They were planted in a glass jar and placed on a window sill. Preferably, use a see-through inner pot with drain holes, and a see-through outer pot with no drain holes, I would suggest glass for better appearance. The outer pot creates a humid micro-climate.2) Use clean water without too much nutrient additives (try without!). I think tap water is not always suitable in some areas, though I have no evidence for this.3) Don't overwater, or water more often than once a week, or the roots will easily rot.4) Keep in the preferred temperature range, though I think this is not a problem in your case since the leaves stay healthy.If you do this, I think it is impossible not to have a healthy root system on a Phalaenopsis.

Sorry, forgot one important thing: don't let it become too crowded with healthy roots in the pot. If one of the roots die, it will get soggy and increase the risk that nearby roots die. It can easily escalate, so repot in time!

Ikea gluesticks are good. I have had them for years without plastic bags, used them many times, and they are still in great condition.