new to orchids...some questions about potting and hydration

[seanbugeja]

hi all, just bought an orchid yesterday...spent all day today researching online as i want to learn more about them. i have some questions and it would be great if someone answers me about them

1. they came in the pot which can be seen in the picture. Can i keep them in there? does the pot need to have holes on the sides...it has many holes in the bottom and is not retaining any water.

2. When watering (soaking for 10 minutes) the roots which are above the soil remain silver. the ones in the soil are green. would i neglect the colour of the roots above the soil. will they eventually be hydrated? or should i somehow dampen them?

thanks in advance for your help