How to judge whether orchids have adapted to the pot after planting, and how to water orchids that have not adapted to the pot

1. How to judge

1. Observe the leaves: Observing the glossiness of the leaves is a more intuitive way to determine whether the plant has adapted to the pot. If the orchid has not acclimatized to the pot, the root system's ability to absorb water and nutrients from the soil has not returned to normal, and the glossiness of the leaves will gradually disappear and become dull and less shiny. But once the plant has adapted to the pot and the root system has returned to normal, nutrients and water can be supplied to the leaves in time, and the leaves will become shiny and grow vigorously. In addition, after the orchid is adapted to the pot, its leaves will become firm and have a strong texture.

2. Observe the new leaf tips: After the orchid is adapted to the pot, the new leaf tips will grow quickly and grow significantly. If the plant has not acclimatized, the new leaves will grow slowly or even stagnate.

3. Observe the new shoots: New shoots will only grow after the orchid has adapted to the pot. If new buds grow from the orchid after being potted, it means that it has adapted to the new growing environment.

2. How to water

When the orchid is still in the acclimatization period and has not yet resumed normal growth, the amount of watering needs to be controlled. The humidity of the planting material in the pot should be kept at around 40%, neither too wet nor too dry. Generally, watering once every 10-15 days is sufficient. Keeping the soil in the pot a little drier can reduce the time it takes for the plant to adapt to the pot. However, environmental humidity is more important for plant germination, especially for orchids that have not adapted to the pot, which require higher air humidity. You can increase the humidity of the air by sprinkling water on the ground or adding water to the water tray at the bottom of the repot.