Newbie - Phalaenopsis: Drying Aerial Roots

[JJC18]

Greetings,

I am a brand new Moth orchid owner that just purchased the plant from a local supermarket 2 weeks ago.

The flowers looked great but after opening up the package at home, I started to notice a couple of half dried aerial roots.

I have been watering once a week for the last two weeks in New York City and have now been trying to do a finger test on the bark media before watering.

I have watched a few YouTube videos on basic orchid care but unsure if the root drying should be a major concern.

Please let me know if you spot any other additional issues as well.

Pictures are attached.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

-JJC