How to water black orchids? How often should I water them?

Overview of Watering Black Orchid

Generally speaking, the best time to water the black orchid is when the planting material on the surface of the pot is dry but not too dry, and the holes at the bottom of the pot are moist but not wet. It is better to water it at noon in spring and winter. When the weather is hot, it is best to water it after 10 p.m.

How to judge watering: prepare a toothpick and grind the tip blunt to avoid hurting the orchid roots. When testing the dryness of the potting soil, insert the toothpick 4-5 cm deep into the potting soil and take it out after 5 minutes. If there is no moisture, it means that the potting soil is dry and it is time to water.

How often to water: Black orchid likes moisture and is afraid of dry soil environment. Under normal circumstances, watering can be done every 7-10 days.

Should you water thoroughly: When watering the black orchid, make sure the soil is completely moistened. When you see a small amount of water seeping out from the bottom of the pot, you can stop watering.

The correct way to water black orchids

Keep the soil semi-dry, watering it once every 10 days at most. While watering, you can also wipe the leaves with water, which can make the leaves look more shiny.

What kind of water is best for watering: When watering black orchids, you can use natural rainwater, river water, and pond water. These types of water are beneficial to its growth and can promote its growth. If you don’t have these types of water at home, you can also use tap water.

Watering should be appropriate: When watering the black orchid, be sure to water it thoroughly when it is completely dry, and don't water it too much. The excess water will naturally drain out of the pot through the bottom and side holes of the orchid pot.

Watering method and skills: After repotting the black orchid, you need to water it once to help it take root. You need to water it thoroughly until water drops drip out of the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. Then stop watering. After the first watering, you need to wait until the soil is dry before watering it a second time.

Precautions for watering black orchids

In summer, the temperature of the orchid pot is relatively high in the evening. Suddenly watering it with cold water will cause a sudden drop in temperature, which will have a great impact on the growth of the orchid roots.

If it is winter or early spring, because the weather is cold, the watering time can be postponed appropriately. It is better to water it around 10 am or at noon.

Do not spray water when the temperature is too high; do not spray water on rainy days; do not spray when the air humidity is too high. Do not sprinkle or spray water when the new buds open. In order to protect the new buds so that they can successfully grow into seedlings, do not sprinkle or spray water, so as to avoid water pouring into the center of the leaves, causing water accumulation and rot.