How to water orchids? Master the correct method of water supply

Orchid plants "love rain but fear waterlogging" and "love moisture but fear wetness." Whenever the surface substrate in the pot shows signs of drying to a slight whitish color, it should be watered. But in late autumn, in order to moderately restrict water and increase light, promote the formation of fibrous tissue in the stems and leaves, speed up the maturation of new leaves, and improve cold resistance, watering can be done on the next day or the third day after the surface substrate has slightly dried. However, for soillesscultivationand for plants grown in granular soil, because the substrate has poor water retention, watering should be done quickly whenever the surface substrate slightly dries; otherwise, the orchid plants are prone to poor growth due to loss of "moisture." Orchid plants "love dryness but fear aridity." This is said in contrast to "love moisture but fear wetness." It is also meant to prevent the mistaken belief that because they love moisture, they should be watered often and heavily, resulting in waterlogging damage. Many beginners in orchid growing often mistakenly believe that only by watering more can there be "moisture," so they water frequently, and as a result, nine out of ten orchid plants die from this. This is worth taking as a warning. In fact, this "moisture" refers to some dampness in the substrate, not the need for water to soak it. This is becauseorchidsare terrestrial plants, not aquatic plants, and their roots are fleshy, making them extremely prone to rotting from waterlogging when the substrate is too wet. (Xu Dongsheng)