How often should I water my cymbidium orchid? What should I do if I water it too much?

1. How often should I water my Cymbidium?

Summer is the peak growth season for Cymbidium orchids, and the water storage capacity is relatively large, so watering is required frequently. If there is a lack of water, the pseudobulb will easily wrinkle, which will hinder the accumulation of nutrients and thus affect normal growth. You also need to spray water frequently to increase the humidity, and the humidity should not be too low. Growth slows down in autumn and winter, so reduce watering and just keep the soil slightly moist. Especially during the flowering period, you need to control water. Generally, water the flowers once a week. If there is too much water, there will be spots on the flowers, which will affect flowering. Water sparingly in early spring, and increase the amount of water after new buds emerge.

2. How to water Cymbidium

When watering, just water it directly on the soil surface, or you can water along the edge of the pot and let the water slowly penetrate into it. It has high requirements for humidity, and you need to spray water on the leaves frequently to increase the humidity. But be careful not to spray water after flowering and do not let the flowers get wet, otherwise it will easily cause the flowers to fall off. During the flowering period, just water it when the soil is dry, and it will meet your needs.

3. How to deal with excessive watering of Cymbidium orchids

Cymbidium cannot tolerate stagnant water. Long-term waterlogging will easily lead to root rot. Therefore, over-watering must be dealt with as soon as possible. You can move the plant to a ventilated place, increase ventilation, and allow the moisture to evaporate. Or loosening the surface soil frequently can also accelerate water evaporation. Be careful not to damage the roots. In addition, you can add an appropriate amount of new soil to the potting soil to allow the new soil to absorb excess water. If the waterlogging is serious, you need to change the pot and soil to avoid root rot.