How often should you water your orchid?

How often should you water your orchid?

As the saying goes, "Dry orchids grow like wet chrysanthemums." Orchids prefer a slightly dry growing environment, but they cannot be too dehydrated. The general principle of watering is "don't water unless the soil is dry, and water thoroughly when you do", so that the soil can be slightly dry.

Orchids generally do not have a fixed watering frequency, because the watering frequency of the plant is related to the season, and the water demand is different in low and high temperature seasons.

1. Watering in spring

The temperature will gradually rise in spring, and orchids will enter a period of vigorous growth. The demand for water will increase, and they will need to be watered about every 2-3 days.

2. Watering in summer

The weather is hot in summer, and orchids have a very high demand for water. They need to be watered twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening.

3. Watering in autumn

The climate in autumn is mild, and the frequency of watering is similar to that in spring, you can water the plants every 2-3 days. Be careful not to water too hard, otherwise the roots will rot.

4. Watering in winter

The temperature is low in winter and orchids may enter a dormant period. At this time, you should reduce the frequency of watering appropriately, generally watering once a week is sufficient.

What kind of water is good for orchids?

In addition to using tap water to water orchids, you can also use rainwater or snow water. Collect it in advance when it rains or it rains, and place it indoors for a while to raise its temperature. This way you can directly water the orchids.