I do believe you are correct! I only have Phals currently and try to make do with the pots I already have so adjust the depth if needed for the smaller plants if the pot is too large. In the wild their roots extend sideways.
With phals in sieved coarse bark, the depth doesn't matter. It's when you use fine bark, or worst of all moss or fine bark/moss. Then depth is vital, and potentially lethal if you get it wrong.