How to water Chunlan? Daily watering and maintenance methods

Overview of Spring Orchid Watering

Generally speaking, spring orchids should be watered in the morning in spring and autumn; in the hot summer, watering should be done around sunrise and sunset; in early winter and early spring, watering can be done at sunrise when the temperature is slightly warmer; during winter, watering must be done at noon on sunny days. However, care should be taken to avoid wetting the leaf surface or soaking into the leaf sheath.

How to judge whether to water: Use some tools to check the state of the soil. There are many tools that can be used, such as bamboo sticks, chopsticks, small wooden sticks, etc. Insert them from the edge of the flower pot into the soil without hurting the roots. After two or three minutes, pull them out and observe. If the bottom of the tool is moist, you don't need to water it. If about two-thirds of it is dry, you need to water it.

How often should you water the orchid? Watering should be done strictly according to soil moisture. You can water the orchid every 2-3 days in spring and autumn, 1-2 times a day in summer, and every 5-7 days in winter. The watering time should be well controlled. In hot weather, it should be done in the morning, and in cold weather, it should be done when the temperature is slightly higher. After watering, the plant should be ventilated and watered thoroughly.

Should you water thoroughly: Do not water halfway. The potatoes in the pot should be watered thoroughly. You cannot just wet the surface of the soil while leaving the soil inside dry.

The correct way to water spring orchids

What water is best for watering: Spring orchids are generally best watered with river water, rainwater, or well water. In fact, as long as the water is not particularly turbid or polluted, it can be used to water spring orchids. However, the water used for watering needs to be left for a period of time before watering, so as to avoid excessive temperature differences that will damage the roots of the spring orchid.

Watering should be appropriate: It is generally recommended to water about 500ml of water at a time. When watering spring orchids, be sure to water them thoroughly when the soil is completely dry. Don't be afraid of watering too much. The excess water will naturally drain out of the pot through the bottom and side holes of the orchid pot.

Watering method and skills: After repotting the spring orchid, you need to water it once to help it take root. Use clean water and water it from the surface of the soil to completely irrigate the soil. Wait until water drops drip out of the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot before stopping watering. After the first watering, you need to wait until the soil is dry before watering it a second time. When watering, you must also water it thoroughly. Do not water it halfway, otherwise it will also cause damage to its root system.

Precautions for watering spring orchids

Ventilation: Pay attention to ventilation after watering, because sometimes if the maintenance environment is poorly ventilated, it will affect the evaporation and absorption of water.

Water thoroughly: Do not water halfway. The soil in the flowerpot should be watered thoroughly. Do not just wet the surface of the soil while leaving the soil inside dry.