Orchid care is all about watering; only by remembering the principle of seven parts dry and three parts moist can you get a bursting pot of blooms

Orchids are known as one of the top ten famous flowers and are ranked alongside plum, bamboo and chrysanthemum as the "Four Gentlemen." They have a simple, quiet, elegant and noble temperament and are very popular among flower lovers.

When caring for orchids, watering is a very important step. Because they have pseudobulbs, and because the cuticle layer and sunken stomata of the leaves all show that their water requirements are somewhat high, today Hua'er will introduce the techniques for watering orchids.

Many flower lovers have probably heard the saying "dry orchids, wet chrysanthemums." For orchids, the potting soil should follow the principle of "seven parts dry, three parts moist." Water according to these two points, and they will burst into a pot of blooms in no time!

1. Water according to the season and weather. The amount of water needed in each season is different. It is now close to summer, and the weather is hot and dry, so water more; keeping the potting soil appropriately moist helps growth and keeps the leaves strong. In spring and autumn, water less and keep the potting soil somewhat dry. In winter, you can wait until the potting soil shows signs of cracking, then water thoroughly.

Also, on sunny days, give it a little more water. Normally you can spray some moisture on the leaves to increase humidity. On light rain days and cloudy days, water less, otherwise water will accumulate in the potting soil for a long time, which can easily cause orchid yellow leaves and root rot.

2. Water according to the material and size of the pot and the dryness of the soil. Generally speaking, orchids are grown in purple clay pots or porcelain pots, which have good breathability. The amount of water should be determined by the size of the flower pot: water more for large pots and less for small pots. When you see signs of the potting soil turning white, water thoroughly.

Orchids are fertilizer-loving plants. About once a week, when watering, you can mix in some compound fertilizer liquid for them to absorb, which can make them grow more robust and help with blooming.

That is all for orchid care. If flower lovers have other additions, you can share them with everyone in the comment section below. If you want to learn more about flower growing, you can follow Huajianke!