Care Of Orchids
Moss acts like a sponge soaking up water and taking a long time to dry out.
Care of orchids. Usually orchids are potted in either sphagnum moss or bark chips which both work well but need slightly different care. However you can follow some simple guidelines regardless. Knowing how to care for an orchid can sometimes seem difficult. There are over 22000 species of orchids and care requirements may vary based on the type.
Even though there are so many different types of orchids. One way to check for watering is by poking your finger about an inch into the growing media. Orchids may look very delicate but in reality they are not that difficult to grow or keep alive. According to the world checklist of selected plant families there are approximately 26570 accepted orchid species.
Because itll hang on to moisture for a while you can wait longer between waterings but moss is also less forgiving if you overwater your orchid. Orchids are beautiful delicate flowers that come in array of colors shapes and sizes. Orchids need ample water but should be allowed to dry out some between waterings.