subject: Watering Your Orchids [print this page] Watering Your Orchids Watering Your Orchids
Several types of orchids mean different ways of water.There are orchids that require more while others may live for a couple of days and weeks, even while not watering.
Tips on how to water orchids:
Water orchids during the first part of the day, so evening and orchid plants are dry.
Frequency of watering orchids depend on weather conditions.If it gets too hot, the plant may need more water.If the weather is cool, plants may rely on the moisture that gets into the air, so it does not require much.
Orchid pot can determine the amount of orchids need water.Remember that even though the surface of the soil is dry, not to say that at the root level of moisture is still present.To test if there is a need for water orchids, just stick a finger or a pencil on the floor.This will determine if you need water or not.
The best water for orchid plants is rainwater.It is a fact that a large number of orchid plants growing in the forest and depend on rainwater alone.Rain water absorbs many substances in the air that are essential for the growth of orchid plants.Tap water is already chemically treated with chlorine, so use tap water should be done with caution.If rain water is not available, use distilled water instead because it contains fewer chemicals.
Beware of splashing water that remains on the leaves.No matter how careful you are in the irrigation of the orchid plant, there will be a tendency that could splash on the leaves.Leaving splashing water on the leaves or between leaves can cause the crown to putrefaction, so that your plant may die.
If you water your orchid, make sure it runs freely out of the box with drainage holes of the pot.Tap water would eliminate the unwanted mineral buildup or accumulation of salt in your plant.
Soaking medium preferred by other orchids orchid growers.Immerse the pot in water level which is about an inch above its rim.The plant will be able to absorb the water they need, whether to soak for 10-15 minutes.Then leave it to dry between watering.Remember that you can not do this method on a daily basis, most orchids need to be watered only once a week.drenched orchids can lead to orchids die soon.
Check out the signs that tell you your watering needs of orchids.If you see the leaves wrinkled or shriveled pseudobulbs, it means it's time to water them.If the orchid plant is placed in a small saucepan, means that the water dries much faster.
Note that orchids can tolerate less watering, but it will not live longer if the water orchid plants.
