How to water orchids

Tips for watering orchids

Generally speaking, it is best to water orchids in spring and autumn, in the morning and evening during the hot summer, and at noon in early winter and early spring when the temperature warms up slightly. During the wintering period indoors, orchids must be watered at noon on a sunny day. Be careful not to let water drip on the leaves.

How to judge whether orchids need watering

To determine whether the orchid needs watering, you can use tools such as bamboo sticks, chopsticks, and small wooden sticks to insert them into the soil from the edge of the pot, without damaging the roots. Pull them out after 2-3 minutes and observe. If the bottom of the tool is moist, no watering is needed. If about two-thirds is dry, add water in time.

How often should you water your orchid?

Watering orchids should be carried out strictly according to the soil moisture. In spring and autumn, water them once every 2-3 days, in summer, water them twice a day, and in winter, water them once every 5-7 days. The watering time should be well controlled. In hot weather, water them in the morning, and in cold weather, water them at noon. After watering, ventilate the area and water them thoroughly.

Should orchids be watered thoroughly?

When watering orchids, do not water them halfway. You need to water all the soil in the pot thoroughly. You cannot just wet the surface of the soil while leaving the soil inside dry. Stop watering when you see water coming out from the bottom of the pot.

How to water orchids

When watering orchids, the soil should be watered thoroughly. Do not drip water on the center of the leaves, as the water will rot if it cannot evaporate. Watering should be done in the morning in spring, summer and autumn, especially in summer, to avoid the hot noon. In addition, water only after the soil becomes dry. If it is moist, no watering is needed.

What water to use for orchids

It is generally best to water orchids 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 orchids. However, the water used for watering needs to be left for a while before watering again to avoid excessive temperature differences that may damage the orchid's roots.

Orchid watering amount

It is generally recommended to water orchids with about 500 ml of water at a time. When watering 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.

Orchid watering precautions

1. After repotting the orchid, you can water it thoroughly once. Be sure to use clean water and water from the surface of the soil to completely irrigate the soil. Then you need to wait until the soil becomes dry before watering it a second time. When watering, you must also water it thoroughly. Do not water it halfway, otherwise it will cause damage to its root system.

2. Orchids are water-loving plants and need to be provided with sufficient water to meet the growth needs of the plants. However, after each watering, attention should be paid to ventilation, because sometimes if the maintenance environment is poorly ventilated, it will affect the evaporation and absorption of water, and may also cause diseases and pests.