I bought a cym like yours at HD as well. I bought mine back in the beginning of December and it is still flowering. I did have a little bug problem in which I had to cut the root ball to remove all of the potting medium while it was blooming, so I lost one spike, but overall these are healthy plants. My roots were very healthy. I think yours is from the same grower because mine was potted in the same type pot.
I had mine indoors during the winter, but as soon as it warms up a bit (it is still in the 30's here), I'll be putting it outside. I hear they like it outside instead of inside. They should stay outside until right before the first frost. They like it cold. In fact they need it to be cold in order to spike again.
As far as your phal, make sure you repot it with phal mix (lowes has a great mix) in a pot with holes in it. I like the terracotta orchid pots. That moss stays too moist too long. I don't like it.
Good luck.
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