Newb help with root rot and lighting...

[tazmania]

Well, another update: there are 3 new roots growing and the flower spikes are showing signs of producing flowers.

I have two questions.

The leaves look dehydrated (in other words, leathery), and I just checked the roots yesterday and they didn't appear rotten. Can I assume that I have just been underwatering it for the number of roots the plant has? (the new root growth never did head "underground").

Speaking of roots, I had mentioned some aerial roots growing, assuming that the plant does make those. Now, I'm wondering if I should have forced those roots that did form into the bark so they absorb more moisture?

I don't really want to water more often as the reason the plant suffered initially was because of over-watering.

I would show pics, but my camera recently broke so will have to describe as best I can.

Thanks for any and all comments!