How often is it best to water orchids
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Those who have raised orchids know that they are relatively difficult to grow, and many people cannot grow them well. In fact, the main reason is that we did not pay attention to watering and did not master the correct care methods when taking care of them. For those who have just started raising orchids, after buying an orchid, they don't know how to take care of it and will search online for orchid care and watering methods. Many people say that orchids should be watered every two to three days, or once every half a month. These statements are purely deceptive. Why do I say that?
Because it is impossible to determine how often to water orchids. The soil we prepare is different, the permeability is different, and the speed at which the potting soil dries is different. Our care environment is different, the ventilation is different, and the speed at which the potting soil dries is also different. The differences in sunlight, ventilation, and soil severely determine when the potting soil will dry and completely dry out. Can you tell? Therefore, when someone tells you to water every two days, it may actually take three to five days for the soil to dry after watering, and the potting soil remains wet. If you water it directly, the final result will be root rot. If the soil you prepare is very permeable, the soil will dry within a day after watering, especially in summer. If you water it every five or six days as suggested, won't your potted orchid's roots dry out?
So watering orchids at home is very important. Ensuring proper ventilation and sunlight, we generally dig into the potting soil with our finger, about one inch deep (about two centimeters), and if we feel that there is basically no moisture in the potting soil, we can water it thoroughly. This is the best watering method for orchids. No matter the season, as long as it is growing, you should follow this method, even in summer. The simplest method is to insert a bamboo skewer halfway into the potting soil and frequently pull it out to check. If the humidity on the skewer is low, water it thoroughly. This method will not result in mistakes.
As long as orchids grow and bloom normally, watering is essential. Follow the method recommended by Xiaoqi for watering, and do not follow the method of watering every few days. This way, the roots will not dry out or rot. As long as the environment is well-ventilated and the orchid receives sufficient sunlight (50% to 70% shade in summer), and it is provided with additional fertilizer regularly, using multi-element fertilizers during the growing season and gradually switching to phosphorus-potassium fertilizers in summer, it will grow normally, producing many leaves and new buds. By the blooming season, flower buds will quickly emerge and bloom fully.
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