It is better to water Phalaenopsis every few days

How often should Phalaenopsis be watered?

Phalaenopsis can be watered every 4-6 days in spring. There is still a lot of rain in spring and the air is relatively humid. At this time, it is enough to ensure that the soil of Phalaenopsis has a certain humidity. Summer is the hottest season of the year, and the soil is particularly easy to dry out at this time, so watering should be frequent. In hot weather, it is best to water every day.

When the weather turns cooler, watering does not need to be too frequent, especially in winter. Generally, it is fine to water it every 8-9 days. In winter, if you water the Phalaenopsis too much, it will cause root rot and even cause the Phalaenopsis to suffer from frost damage.

Phalaenopsis watering method

1. How to judge water shortage: Before watering Phalaenopsis, you need to judge whether the soil is short of water. You can weigh the weight of the flowerpot with your hand. If it is very light, it is short of water and you need to water it in time. You can also insert a toothpick or a wooden stick into the soil and take it out after about 5 minutes. If it becomes wet, you don’t need to water it yet.

2. Watering method: Generally, watering should be done after the soil is dry. Pay attention to alternating between dry and wet. When watering, water the roots and do not drip on the leaves, as this may cause rot. When the air is dry, water it every day, or spray a small amount of water while watering. Water less in autumn and winter, and water once every 3-5 days.

3. Watering time: The watering time for Phalaenopsis is different in different seasons. In summer, try to water it in the morning and evening, avoiding the hot noon, otherwise it will burn the roots. In winter, it should be done at noon to avoid frostbite of the plant. There is no need to fix the watering time in spring and autumn.

Phalaenopsis watering precautions

When the soil of Phalaenopsis is completely dry, water it thoroughly once. Never water it halfway, otherwise the roots will find it difficult to absorb water and affect its normal growth. In addition, it cannot tolerate a waterlogged environment. After each watering, keep the environment ventilated to speed up the evaporation of water.