Questions about Phal in recovery?

[butterfly_muse]

Hi guys! I have a baby phal which I have soaked in some KLN a couple times in an effort to encourage it to grow new roots. It only has two good roots, and as a result the leaves are drying up and withering. The roots it does have, however, are green and plump and seem to be doing well.

I was wondering how long it would be before I start to see new root growth?

I repotted the plant into a small, compact plastic container with slits on the sides and holes on the bottom for drainage, and it's in a bark/peat/charcoal mix. It seems happy overall other than the leaves it seems to be determined to drop.

Is there a way I can encourage it to be more hydrated in the mean time? I mist all of my orchids in the morning since it's dry in the house, and I have a bamboo skewer in the medium that I check daily. When it's dry I soak the plant.

Also, I was wondering if I can cut the yellow leaves? One has turned completely yellow and feels papery. How would I cut that? Should I put cinnamon on any leaves I cut after I do so? Will it harm the plant or shock it in any way?

Thanks!