Can potted orchids be exposed to rain? Can orchids grown outdoors be exposed to rain?

Potted orchids, like natural orchids, can be exposed to rain, but artificially cultivated plants are only not afraid of light rain. If there is heavy rain, the potted plants still need to be moved indoors for maintenance.

Although potted orchids are not afraid of water, they are very afraid of stuffiness and lack of ventilation. If the environment is very hot and stuffy and then exposed to rain, they will easily rot. You must also judge the timing when watering and wait until the soil is completely dry before watering.

Potted orchids in the rain

Potted orchids can be exposed to rain because natural rainwater is acidic and can improve the pH value of the soil. Orchids will easily sprout after being exposed to rain and will soon become lush green.

After a potted orchid is exposed to rain, if the soil is too wet, you need to remove the pot and change the soil in time, and then sprinkle some wood ash on the surface of the pot. This can effectively prevent the outbreak of orchid soft rot and stem rot, and help the plant recover as soon as possible.

Newly planted potted orchids in the rain

Newly planted potted orchids should not be exposed to rain. When the plants are in the seedling stage, their resistance is relatively weak. After being exposed to rain, they are easily infected by fungal diseases and even cause root rot, which is not conducive to the normal growth of the plants.