Question about s/h.....

[tucker85]

I've spent many years growing orchids and one of the most important elements to success has been to make sure most of them get very dry between waterings. I have switched a couple of phalaenopsis to s/h because that is one species that likes to be moist. But roots have grown to the bottom of the pot and are underwater all the time. I know many people have been very successful with the s/h method. Won't these roots eventually rot? And how can orchids that like to dry out, survive in constant moisture?