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Master the correct watering methods for orchid care

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Watering is an important part of the cultivation process, especially for artificially cultivated plants, which require even more attention to water supply, because a natural environment cannot be provided, so whether the owner's control of watering is appropriate will affect whether the plants can grow normally. The effect of water is related to the cultivation environment and the growing medium used; in addition, different seasons, different time periods, and the characteristics of the variety are all key considerations. There is absolutely no one-size-fits-all method. Every climate zone gives rise to many different varieties of orchids, but the growth of each kind of orchid follows a fairly regular pattern, even if not divided by season

Watering is an important part of the cultivation process, especially for artificially cultivated plants, which require even more attention to water supply, because a natural environment cannot be provided, so whether the owner's control of watering is appropriate will affect whether the plants can grow normally. The effect of water is related to the cultivation environment and the growing medium used; in addition, different seasons, different time periods, and the characteristics of the variety are all key considerations. There is absolutely no one-size-fits-all method. Every climate zone gives rise to many different varieties of orchids, but the growth of each kind of orchid follows a fairly regular pattern. Even if not divided by season, the cycle can be divided according to the condition of plant growth: those that bloom once a year or those that bloom multiple times a year.

When new shoots are preparing to grow, sufficient moisture is needed. If water is insufficient, the new shoots will not grow large. As the new shoots continue to grow, sufficient water must be provided until the new shoots have fully grown. The best time to water is in the morning, and the best condition before watering is when the surface of the medium is slightly dry. Too much water is a meaningless waste and does no good at all. Orchids are relatively tolerant of drought when the weather is cold; at this time the activity of the root system weakens, so too much water becomes a burden.

In cultivating orchids and cymbidiums, the control of water means there must be both dry and wet periods; excessive dryness and excessive moisture are both bad signs. In nature, it does not rain every day either! Therefore, orchids in nature certainly cannot have water to drink every day, so in order to adapt to unpredictable climate, every kind of orchid has evolved its own survival rules. Overly artificial cultivation instead disrupts their established pace, so loving them too much can be enough to harm them.

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