How often to water orchids
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Anyone who has cared for orchids knows that they are quite difficult to cultivate, and many people fail to keep them alive. The main reason is that we didn't pay attention to watering and didn't master the right care methods during maintenance. For those who have just started to care for orchids, after buying an orchid, they don't know how to care for it and will search online for orchid care and watering methods. Many people say that you should water orchids every two to three days, or once every half a month, which is simply deception. Why do I say that?
Because it's impossible to determine how often to water orchids based on days. We have different soil mixtures with different air permeabilities, so the soil in the pot dries at different rates. Our care environment is different, and the ventilation is different, which also affects the drying rate of the potting soil. Factors like light, ventilation, and soil significantly determine when the potting soil will dry and become completely dry. Can you know that? Therefore, when someone tells you to water every two days, your soil may not dry for three to five days after watering, staying constantly wet. If you water it directly, the final result is root rot. If your soil mixture is very permeable and the soil dries after one day of watering, especially in the summer, if you follow their advice and water every five or six days, won't your potted orchid's roots dry up?
So, watering orchids at home is crucial. Ensuring proper ventilation and sufficient light, generally, you can check the soil by pressing your finger into it about one inch (about two centimeters). If the soil feels mostly dry inside, you can water it thoroughly. This is the best watering method for orchids. No matter the season, as long as it's growing, you should follow this method, even in the summer. The simplest method is to insert a bamboo skewer halfway into the potting soil and frequently pull it out to check. If the skewer has little moisture, water the orchid thoroughly. This method won't go wrong.
As long as the orchid grows and blooms normally, watering is essential. Follow the method mentioned by Xiaoqi for watering, and don't stick to watering every few days. This way, the roots won't dry out or rot. As long as the environment is well-ventilated and the orchid gets plenty of light, with 50% to 70% shade in the summer and more light the rest of the time, and by regularly supplementing with fertilizer, using multi-element fertilizers during the growing season and gradually switching to phosphorus-potassium fertilizers in the summer, the orchid can grow normally. It will have many leaves and new buds, and during the blooming season, the flower buds will quickly emerge from the soil and bloom fully.
The above-mentioned orchid watering frequency and correct methods for beginners to care for orchids are small experiences with green plants and flowers. I hope they can be helpful to you in your daily life!