How to water potted Oncidium

Key points for watering potted Oncidium

Oncidium is the general name for plants of the genus Oncidium. The watering time should be well controlled. In spring and autumn, it is best to water them in the morning. In summer, it is best to water them around sunrise and sunset. During the winter, they must be watered at noon on sunny days.

How to judge whether Oncidium should be watered

Insert a bamboo stick into the soil from the edge of the Oncidium flower pot, without damaging the roots. After two or three minutes, pull it out and observe. If about two-thirds of the bamboo stick is dry, it needs watering.

How often should I water Oncidium?

How often to water potted Oncidium should be adjusted according to the season. Water it every 2-3 days in spring and autumn, 1-2 times a day in summer, and every 5-7 days in winter. After watering, ventilate the plant and water it thoroughly.

Should Oncidium be watered thoroughly?

When watering potted Oncidium, you need to water it thoroughly. Don't just water halfway. All the soil in the pot should be watered thoroughly. You cannot just wet the surface of the soil while leaving the soil inside dry.

How to water potted Oncidium

If you want to water potted Oncidium thoroughly, you can water along the edge of the pot soil. This will help water the soil thoroughly. It should be noted that you cannot water the center of the leaves, as the water will not evaporate and will cause them to rot. In addition, you can only water after the soil becomes dry. If it is still wet, you do not need to water it yet.

What water should be used to water potted Oncidium?

It is generally best to water potted Oncidiums with river water, rainwater or well water. In fact, as long as the water is not particularly turbid or polluted, it can be used for watering. However, the water used for watering needs to be left to stand for a period of time before watering to avoid excessive temperature differences that may damage the plant's roots.

Watering potted Oncidium should be appropriate

Generally speaking, it is recommended to water potted Oncidium with about 500 ml of water at a time. When watering, be sure to water it 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 holes and side holes of the orchid pot.

Precautions for watering potted Oncidium

1. After repotting the potted Oncidium, you need to water it once to help it take root. Pour water from the surface of the soil. Wait until water flows out of the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot, then stop watering. Then you need to wait until the soil becomes dry before watering it a second time.

2. When watering potted Oncidium, you must water it thoroughly, not halfway, otherwise it will cause damage to its root system. Pay attention to ventilation after watering, because sometimes if the maintenance environment is poorly ventilated, it will affect the evaporation and absorption of water.