Welcome to the Orchid Board, venymae! That looks like a very healthy Phalaenopsis.
The visible roots on top are quite silvery in color, which is generally an indication that the plant is ready to be watered, but depending on how good the drainage of the pot is, it's possible the roots in the bottom could still be damp. It's perfectly normal that the roots exposed to the air will dry and turn silver much more quickly than those down in the pot.
So it can be a bit tricky to figure out that happy medium between keeping the top roots hydrated while still allowing the bottom roots to dry a bit between waterings. But you'll learn as time goes by. Take note of the weight of the pot, too, and how it changes from right after you've watered it. That's a helpful indicator.
You have it potted in coarse bark, which is fine, but that's a medium that will dry out pretty fast. Also, if that's an unglazed clay pot, it will dry out faster than a plastic or ceramic pot. I agree that it could safely be watered a bit more often.
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