Orchids have a reputation for being tough-to-grow houseplants. Sure, they may require specialized potting mix and a precise amount of water to thrive, but this large, diverse group of plants includes many species that are easy to grow indoors
Orchids have a reputation for being tough-to-grow houseplants. Sure, they may require specialized potting mix and a precise amount of water to thrive, but this large, diverse group of plants includes many species that are easy to grow indoors
How to Water Orchid
The most common cause of death for orchids (and most houseplants) is usually overwatering.
How to Water OrchidThe most common cause of death for orchids (and most houseplants) is usually overwatering.
Instead of watering your plants on a strict schedule (every other day, or once a week, for example), pay attention to your orchid's needs and how much water it uses. This can vary based on the humidity, light, air movement, and potting mix its roots are growing in.
Instead of watering your plants on a strict schedule (every other day, or once a week, for example), pay attention to your orchid's needs and how much water it uses. This can vary based on the humidity, light, air movement, and potting mix its roots are growing in.
The easy answer for when to water most orchids (including Phalaenopsis and Cattleya) is just before they go dry.
The easy answer for when to water most orchids (including Phalaenopsis and Cattleya) is just before they go dry.
It could be every few days or even every couple of weeks depending on the orchid species and the environment in your home.
It could be every few days or even every couple of weeks depending on the orchid species and the environment in your home.
The potting medium you use also affects how often you may need to water your orchid; bark dries out quickly, while moss soaks up water and holds onto it for a long time.
The potting medium you use also affects how often you may need to water your orchid; bark dries out quickly, while moss soaks up water and holds onto it for a long time.
It's time to add more water when the potting medium feels dry (you can test it simply by sticking your finger about an inch into the pot).
It's time to add more water when the potting medium feels dry (you can test it simply by sticking your finger about an inch into the pot).