Dry, Shriveled Phal roots

[CasKinka]

Hi Guys!

This is my first post (well second I guess, I tried posting this under the Phal abuse thread but that might have been the wrong place, or maybe this is... anyways) I am a beginner orchid grower with a lifetime of experience with pretty much everything else (my father is a horticulturist, but doesn't do exotic plants).

My Phal's roots are really dry looking and shriveled.

I dont have a pic but here are two I found on google which are from this board. (apologies to the owners of the pics, I hope you don't mind me using them)

http://www.orchidboard.com/community...b-img_0988.jpg

http://www.rv-orchidworks.com/orchid...chid-photo.jpg

The foliage looks fantastic! The leaves are actually turning a deep red/purple which I was told is an indication that they are getting ready to flower (is that true?) The plant has no spike so I can't tell. It has felt a little soft/wilty to the touch the past few days which inspired me to check the roots. They look terrible!

It only has about 4-5 roots, some look totally dried out while others have a tiny hint of green.

It's in a south facing window sill with morning/early afternoon filtered sun (my next door neighbors have a massive tree which really filters the light) its been repotted in a bark/charcoal medium over the past 3 weeks and watered once a week. I also mist it daily.

This orchid was an anniversary gift so I hope I didnt kill it- any advice would be very appreciated.