Root rot after repotting phal

[Silje]

Originally Posted by MT-Phal

One of my phal's new roots (newly potted into NZ sphagnum) got to the pot wall, and instead of heading down turned up and is trying to escape. Is there any way to turn it back downwards?

I wouldn't worry too much about it. Phals have roots that go in all directions sometimes. When it reaches the air it becomes an aerial root or it changes direction again.

I would not try to physically force the root to change direction, I'd just let it wherever it wants to go. Phal aerial roots are anyways beautiful! (Or is it just me who thinks so?)