Roots dying from the plantbase down?

[D_novice]

Originally Posted by estación seca

My understanding is Phal. gigantea is harder to grow than most other Phals, until you figure it out. It is not as easy to grow in typical home conditions as the supermarket hybrids are. It seems to like a lot more warmth and humidity, likes some drying out at the roots, but not much.

Yes, this may well have been a mistake for my conditions! However, as I haven't killed it yet, I'm going to hold onto it, fingers crossed.