I have some phals I unmounted (were growing on a piece of wood). It really tore them up when I unmounted as they'd been growing that way for a long time. Plus wasn't super careful, if truth be known.
I did the jar and soak routine for a week or two, then continued on doing same and soaking only when the roots started to turn silver (maybe every five to seven days). Left water in the jar lower than the roots were so it stayed at higher humidity. They've been growing like that for four months now, and two are putting out a spike. So you can do that for quite some time.
I'm pretty sure of the pot in the picture. I have several. A very small base, and holes in side of pot? If so, it's more likely overwatering than too small of a pot. And those pots with holes in the sides are highly overrated, for my
worth.
I agree with AliceIW that when growing in bark, and especially when learning to grow, it's so much easier to use a clear pot where you can see the roots and judge when it's time to water. If you like the pot, just use a clear one, then stick it inside the decorative one.
And yes... lose that "clueless" midwesterner.
We're all at one state or another of cluelessness here.
Edited for picture: Okay, totally different potting, different orchid. But is this the pot? If so, it's not overly large for that phal. But do the clear pot.
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