Water orchids - but not too much!
How much water an orchid needs depends on the species.
Those with bulbs or leather-like strong leaves are experts in storing water and tolerate it to be dry for a short time. Pouring it vigorously once a week is quite sufficient. Everyone else, including the lady's slipper, for example, loves constant hydration and needs fresh irrigation water once or twice a week.
he basic rules are:
Orchids do not like wet feet, so waterlogging must be avoided.
A good guideline is to water once a week.
If the orchid is budding or blooming, and in spring when orchid growth is in full swing, it will consume a little more water. In winter it should be poured accordingly a little more economical
What water to pour?
It is best to use room-warm rainwater, because it has a low salt content and pH, and soft tap water is also well suited.
When and how to pour?
But when it comes to watering, too, is the time: Who waters his plant in the morning, gives her the opportunity to dry during the day and rot does not stand a chance. There are different ways to water an orchid: watering with a hose, shower head or watering can is just as good as putting the plant in a water bath for a few seconds.
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How much water an orchid needs depends on the species.
Those with bulbs or leather-like strong leaves are experts in storing water and tolerate it to be dry for a short time. Pouring it vigorously once a week is quite sufficient. Everyone else, including the lady's slipper, for example, loves constant hydration and needs fresh irrigation water once or twice a week.
he basic rules are:
Orchids do not like wet feet, so waterlogging must be avoided.
A good guideline is to water once a week.
If the orchid is budding or blooming, and in spring when orchid growth is in full swing, it will consume a little more water. In winter it should be poured accordingly a little more economical
What water to pour?
It is best to use room-warm rainwater, because it has a low salt content and pH, and soft tap water is also well suited.
When and how to pour?
But when it comes to watering, too, is the time: Who waters his plant in the morning, gives her the opportunity to dry during the day and rot does not stand a chance. There are different ways to water an orchid: watering with a hose, shower head or watering can is just as good as putting the plant in a water bath for a few seconds.