How to tell when it's time to water your orchid

1. Use bamboo sticks, chopsticks and other tools

This is a more convenient way to check the condition of the soil with the help of some tools. There are many tools available, such as bamboo sticks, chopsticks, small wooden sticks, etc. Insert them into the soil over the edge of the pot without damaging the roots. After two or three minutes, pull it out and observe. If the bottom of the tool is moist, there is no need to water it. If it is about two-thirds dry, it needs watering.

2. Weighing method

Simply put, it is judged by weight. Before watering, weigh it; after watering once, weigh it again. If conditions permit, you can weigh it, which will be more accurate. After a few days, weigh it again. If it is about the same as before watering, it means it needs watering.

3. Contrast method

This method requires preparing two identical pots and placing equal amounts of substrate. However, one has orchids in it and the other does not. Water together when watering. When deciding whether to water, you can check the state of the soil in the flowerpot without flowers in real time to determine whether to water.

4. Soil digging method

This is the simplest way, just check the condition of the soil directly. Remove the soil from the edge of the flowerpot, but be careful not to damage the roots. If the soil about four or five centimeters deep is dry, then it needs watering. You can also judge by the dryness or wetness of the bottom of the pot.