Crownless, some almost dead roots only (Aerides Lawrencea)... Please help!!!

[samnkyle]

Hi, I'm a newbie and may have been ambitious after blooming a few phals.

So, I got this Aerides Lawrencea from Hausermann.. It was beautiful then.. The past couple of weeks I think I watered the crown and it rotted away. I was afraid there may be mold too so I tried to remove the old potting mix.

Here's what it looks like now.


I soaked the roots in water with diluted Grow More orchid food, had cut the rotted roots and leaves with sterilized scissors, and sprayed what's left with alcohol before dunking into the fertilized water.

What else can I do? Is this even salvageable?
Any help would be appreciated!!!