Do I need to water my newly planted orchid?

1. Do you need to water?

Orchids can be watered right after they are planted. As long as its roots are not damaged, water them firmly. This allows the roots to have better contact with the soil, helping it adapt to the new environment. But if the root system is damaged, such as pruning rotten roots, dividing the plants, etc. Don't water immediately after planting, but let it go through the seedling acclimatization period before watering.

2. How to water

1. Repotting: Orchids need to be repotted every year. Generally, the roots will retain the soil ball and will not cause damage to it, so it needs to be watered thoroughly after repotting. Of course, if the roots are accidentally damaged during repotting, it is not advisable to water them immediately.

2. Root pruning: There are many reasons for pruning the roots of orchids, usually due to pests and diseases, waterlogging of the roots, or root burns caused by concentrated fertilizers, etc. Cutting the roots will definitely damage the roots, so it is not advisable to water them immediately. You need to first carry out seedling care and then add water.

3. Seedlings: Transplanting seedlings is different from repotting. Their ability to adapt to the environment is not strong, so it is not advisable to water them immediately after transplanting.

4. Division: When dividing orchids, it is often necessary to separate the daughter plants from the mother plant, which will damage the roots. It is not advisable to water immediately after division, but the plants generally recover quickly, so you don’t need to wait too long.