Many people like to grow beautiful and unusual indoor plants. Orchid is just such a plant. Her flowering lasts a very long time. For this to be the case, these flowers must be properly looked after. When growing them, competent watering is of great importance.
So, how to
water orchids? During active growth and flowering, plants need a lot of water. Watering should be uniform and regular. With a lack of moisture, the flower continues to grow, but shoots are formed very weak and poorly developed. Correcting this is no longer possible. Water the plants so that the soil is slightly moist all the time. The abundance of watering is determined by the type of orchid and the stage of its development.
For example, flowers such as Cattleya, zygopetalums require periodic drying of an earthen coma, and miltonia like it when the earth is constantly slightly moist. In different seasons of the year, the amount of water needed by the plant is also different. During the dormant period, watering should be significantly reduced so that the flower does not pour much. Phalaenopsis, grown under artificial light, do not rest, so their land should be moist all the time.
Orchids can be watered only with soft water without various chemical additives. To reduce the
hardness, water is sedimented or pieces of peat are added to it. About 10 g of peat is placed in a fabric bag and placed in a bucket for a day. The same peat is used no more than three times, then it should be changed to fresh. Also, water can be boiled or cleaned using a conventional household filter.
There are two ways to water orchids. When using a watering can, it is necessary to evenly spill the entire surface of the earth with a thin stream until water flows out through the lower holes in the pot into the pan. As soon as it all drains, the excess should be drained. After 3 minutes, this procedure must be repeated. When watering, it is necessary to ensure that water does not fall on the plant itself, especially on the growth point and between the leaves. Phalaenopsis is very sensitive to this. If water gets on them, it must be carefully removed immediately.
Orchids can also be watered by immersing the pot in a large container of water. The flower is kept there until it is completely saturated, then excess water is allowed to drain. This method is very well suited for plants planted in baskets. It significantly saves water, but when applying it, you need to be sure that all the flowers are healthy.
Orchids love to bathe in the shower. This should be done once every two weeks, combining with watering. Before washing, put a
plastic bag on the pot to prevent tap water from getting into the ground. They include warm water, the pressure is not very strong so as not to injure the flower. After a shower, the plant should be watered and left in the bathroom until the excess water drains completely. At this time, the air temperature there should be at least 20 degrees. Bathing plants in the shower is much more beneficial than spraying. It effectively cleans dust and microorganisms that accumulate on the surface of the flower.
Novice gardeners sometimes ask: "How often do I need to water an orchid?" There is no answer to it. This must be done as the earthen coma dries up. If the room is dry and warm, then the substrate will dry faster. If the plant is planted in a plastic pot, then watering should be less common. Be careful, observe the condition of your plants, and they will certainly tell you when to drink them.