The Phal abuse ends here.

[JessieC]

All right, thanks! I think my dry, shriveled roots are probably hollow. They're more brown than silvery at this point. Would it hurt to leave them alone or should I cut them if I'm sure they're hollow? Any idea why it looks like they're pulling away from the base (looks kind of like the leaves of an artichoke where the roots attach)?

Unfortunately, my one good root looks like it is getting flat and hollow in the middle too, even though I've been watering regularly (according to my bamboo skewer). I'll have to try something to stimulate root growth, mist it, and cross my fingers!