How to water Cymbidium orchids

Key points for watering Huilan

Cymbidium is a plant of the genus Orchidaceae. In summer, it is best to water it in the early morning or evening, and avoid watering at noon. The amount of water should not be too large. In winter, the temperature is relatively low, so it is best to water it at noon to avoid frostbite of the plant.

How to judge whether Huilan should be watered

If you see the leaves of the Cymbidium orchid wilt, the surface is dull and lifeless, and the leaves are limp, it means that it is lacking water and needs to be watered.

How often should I water Huilan?

How often to water Huilan needs to be adjusted according to the season. Generally, it grows vigorously in spring and autumn, so it needs to be watered every 5 days. In summer, water evaporates quickly, so it needs to be watered every 4 days. In winter, it grows slowly, so the soil in the pot can be kept dry.

Should Huilan be watered thoroughly?

When watering Huilan, you must water it thoroughly. It does not require much water and prefers dryness to wetness. When watering, you must water it thoroughly, but there should be no water accumulation.

How to water Huilan

When watering Cymbidium, water the area around the flowerpot and allow the water to slowly penetrate into the roots. This will help the plant's roots fully absorb water. However, be careful not to water from top to bottom, so as to prevent water from flowing to the center of the leaves and causing them to rot.

What water should I use to water Huilan?

It is best to water Huilan with river water, spring water, or well water. You can also water it with neutral or acidic, pollution-free water, or put a small amount of fruit peels or apple peels in the water to change the water quality.

Watering amount for Huilan

Huilan has poor drought tolerance, the soil cannot be too dry and needs to be sprayed with water frequently. For adult plants, it depends on the moisture level of the soil. It is best to water them once 1-2 days.

Precautions for watering Huilan

1. The repotted Huilan should be watered thoroughly. The roots of newly planted Huilan are generally damaged, but the degree is different. It cannot be watered immediately. Only after new roots have sprouted and the wounds have scabbed over can it be watered.

2. If you use tap water at home to water Cymbidium, you cannot use it directly because it contains high chlorine. You should expose it to the sun for a period of time before using it. This way, the water after the chlorine evaporates will not harm the plants. In addition, before watering, you can make the water temperature closer to the air temperature and then water it, which will have less impact on the plants.