How to judge whether orchids are lacking water and whether to water them

1. Observe the leaves

Orchids need reasonable watering to grow. Only correct watering can ensure the normal growth of the plants. You can tell whether orchids are lacking water by looking at their leaves. If the old leaves of the plant begin to turn yellow and dry up from the tip, the entire leaf becomes relatively shrunken, and the plant appears to be wilting, it means that the orchid is lacking water.

2. Observe the soil surface

To determine whether the orchid is short of water, you can observe with your eyes to see if the surface color of the soil has changed. If the soil in the pot is dry, the color of the soil surface will become lighter and appear grayish white. This means that the orchid is dry and lacks water and can be watered.

3. Knocking on the flower pot

In addition to observing the color of the soil surface, you can also knock on the wall of the flower pot with your hand. If you hear a crisp sound, it means that the soil inside the pot has dried up and you need to water it.

4. Finger Test Judgment

You can insert your fingers into the soil of the flowerpot, about two centimeters, and feel the soil. If the soil feels dry and hard, it means the soil in the pot is dry and you can water it. If the soil feels fine, soft and a little moist, it means that the soil in the pot is very moist.