How to water the ear lip orchid

Watering according to the substrate

We all know that this flower likes moisture and must not lack water during its best growing season. If the water supply is insufficient, it will grow poorly. The frequency of watering this plant should be arranged according to the water retention capacity of the substrate. That is to say, if it is planted in a substrate with good water retention capacity such as pond mud, it can be watered once every three days. However, if planted in a substrate with a hard texture and poor water retention capacity such as brick particles or volcanic rocks, it can be done once a day.

Watering tips

The first watering is more important, and this time you must water it thoroughly. This will allow the roots to be in closer contact with the substrate. After the pot is ready, you need to water it twice in a row. When you see the water in the pot flowing out from the hole at the bottom, water it again immediately. In the future, you can try to use the spraying method as much as possible. This will not only wash away the dust on the leaves, but also increase the surrounding humidity and replenish water, so this method is better. One thing to note here is that the water temperature must also be ensured. If the temperature difference between water and soil is too large, you can let the water sit for a while and wait for the temperature to ease a little before watering.

Watering precautions

Time: If you want to water in summer, you should choose the morning or evening, and never at noon. In the other three seasons except summer, you can choose to do it at 10 am or 4 pm.

Method: When watering, try to lower the container a little bit, and don’t pour water directly on the head, as this will affect the growth of the plant.

Water amount: If black spots appear on the leaves of the Lip Orchid, or if rot occurs, it must be related to improper water supply. So be sure not to water too much.