subject: Watering Orchids - How Much Is Too Much? [print this page] If your orchids receive the proper care including the right amount of water, the right amount of potting bark, the proper amount of sunlight and a little bit of fertilizer now and then, they'll thrive. Although they are quite beautiful, they can also be temperamental. But, by understanding how to care for them properly, you can successfully grow these exotic and beautiful plants.