How to water potted Dendrobium

Key points for watering potted Dendrobium

Dendrobium belongs to the Orchidaceae family. Its flowers look like orchids. It is a perennial evergreen herb. Potted Dendrobium should be watered in the early morning and evening, avoiding noon in summer. However, in winter when the temperature is low, it is best to water it in the warm noon.

How to judge whether potted dendrobium should be watered

If you see that the soil in the Dendrobium is completely dry, then it means it's time to water it. If you see that the plant is drying up and dropping leaves, then it means it's time to water it.

How often should I water my dendrobium?

Potted Dendrobium generally does not need to be watered so frequently. Generally, watering it once a week is sufficient. In spring and autumn, you can water it once a day, and in summer, you can water it once in the morning and evening.

Should Dendrobium be watered thoroughly?

The demand for water for potted Dendrobium is relatively limited, and it does not need to be watered too much, so it is not necessary to water it thoroughly. Generally, it is enough to water the soil slightly moist.

How to water potted Dendrobium

When watering potted Dendrobium, you need to wait until the water in the pot is completely dry before watering. Especially in summer, you need to be careful not to water it during the high temperature at noon. If you find that the air is relatively dry, you can spray water around the plant to moisturize it.

What water should be used for potted dendrobium

It is better to water potted Dendrobium with rainwater or river water. If not, you can only use tap water. It is best to use water that has been exposed to the sun for two or three days.

Watering amount for potted dendrobium

The amount of watering for potted Dendrobium depends on the season. Water normally in spring and autumn, water less in summer, and keep the soil moist but not wet. In winter, it depends on the temperature environment. For example, water normally if there is heating. Otherwise, watering should be gradually reduced to avoid frost damage.

Precautions for watering potted Dendrobium

1. Do not water the newly repotted Dendrobium immediately. You need to wait until the water in the pot is completely dry before watering it. If you find that the air is relatively dry, you can spray water around the plant or on the stems and leaves of the plant to keep it moisturized.

2. It is best to water the newly planted potted Dendrobium every day, but there should be no accumulation of water. Wait until it grows new roots, then water it normally according to the method of watering when the soil is dry and watering when the soil is wet.

3. When watering potted Dendrobium, be careful not to water it too frequently. You need to water it when the soil is dry and be sure to avoid water accumulation. If you water it too much, you need to place it in a place with higher temperature in time to speed up the evaporation of water. If the situation is too serious, just change the soil.