Another strategy to consider is mounting it with a little moss under and a bit larger coir pad over the remaining roots. I always have much better success rooting distressed Laeliinae on mounts than in pots. If you think you'll want it back in a potted or basketed situation in the future, use a mount small enough to sit in said pot or basket, even if it sticks up above the rim a little. Cork, red 'cedar,' and crape myrtle are my preferred woods for mounting Laeliinae like this; I'd wager you can find some of those for free around where you are.
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