Orchids How To Water
The one holding the actual plant has large holes for good drainage.
Orchids how to water. The thicker your leaves are the more likely your plant requires a larger dose of water. Orchids require much more attention than your average plant or flower. How often to water depends on a number of factors including how warm it is in your house how much light the orchid gets what type of orchid you have and what type of potting medium the orchid is growing in. If water gets trapped in between the leaves dry them quickly by using a piece of tissue or a cotton ball.
Frowine national gardening association overwatering and underwatering orchids show many of the same symptoms because the effect of both practices is the same damaged or destroyed root systems which result in a dehydrated orchid. How to diagnose watering problems in orchids by steven a. That little baby plant is called a keiki. As in they require very specific and attentive care.
Orchids are not resilient in most occasions but are when it comes to their water intake. Orchids are some of the most beautiful flowers in the world but theyre also one of the most finicky flowers. Constant wetness will cause the roots to rot which leaves the plant without a means for taking up nourishment which then causes the leaves to droop and will eventually kill the plant. Very cold water can cause root and bud shock which sets back the plant and slows down its growth.
For only a few orchids a sprinkling can with a long spout with a rose a water diffuser placed on the end. Today well show you how to water orchids correctly how much water to give them and when to water them. Nighttime watering allows water to stagnate in the growing tips of phalaenopsis or the flower sheaths of cattleyas. Potted orchids require special watering that mimics their natural environment.
Avoid overwatering which leads to the demise of many more orchids than underwatering. Always use a water breaker a water diffuser that you attach to the front of your hose to soften the flow of water. Youll notice in storebought orchids there are two containers. Orchid plants should never be allowed to sit in still water.
Orchids care and cultivation by gerald terquem a. A general rule of thumb is to water once a week for drought tolerant types of. Watering orchids is more of an art than a science. If your plant has bulky faux bulbs less water is better.
No matter what kind of orchid you grow always water in the morning. In the wild orchids grow on trees and their roots are exposed to sun and air and water. Orchids needs the right type of soil the right amount of sun and just the perfect amount of water. In many cases the plant should completely dry between waterings.
How to water your orchids once a week. Water with warm water. Watering once a week for me is ideal. The classic advice is to water the day before the plant dries out.
In places with high humidity you may be able to get away with once every two weeks. Orchids are popular as houseplants and wonderful varieties can be found in nurseries and garden centers.