How often should I water the bottle orchid?

Spring is the growing season for bottle orchids. There is no need to water them heavily at this time. You just need to keep the soil moist. In summer, due to the high temperature, you can water them every 1 to 4 days. In winter, they will also hibernate and stop growing. At this time, you don’t need to water them or water them once for a long time. You can use rainwater or river water for watering.

How to water bottle orchid

1. Watering principles : Because the expanded stems can store a certain amount of water and have a strong drought resistance, the soil in the pot should be moist when watering. Follow the principle of "better dry than wet" to avoid waterlogging in the pot soil.

2. Watering during the peak growing season : The amount of watering for the bottle orchid changes with the seasons. In spring and autumn, in order for it to grow quickly, it needs sufficient water. However, it has a strong drought resistance, so watering should not be too frequent. Just keep the soil slightly moist.

Notes on watering wine bottle orchid

1. Do not water too much : Do not allow water to accumulate at any time, otherwise its roots will easily rot.

2. Moisturizing : During the cultivation process, in addition to normal watering, you should also spray water around it to increase the humidity of the air, which is conducive to its growth.

What to do if you overwater your bottle orchid

You need to control watering at ordinary times and be careful not to let water accumulate in the soil in the pot. If you have overwatered, you need to remove the rotten parts in time, disinfect them, and leave them for half a day to a day. Then plant them again after the wounds are slightly dry. Only then may the plant be saved.

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