Father, you don't cut orchids back. Many, many other plants yes, but not orchids. I am amazed that did not kill it! Yes, it looks like those a roots growing. That is normal. they grow roots along the stems & that's good & an okay thing.
I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown