How to water a newly planted orchid, can you water it every day

A newly planted orchid should be given one thorough watering right away. When watering, you can use the soak method: prepare a bucket of water, place the pot in it, and when water seeps out at the surface of the pot, it means the water has penetrated thoroughly; then let the water drain out. Alternatively, you can attach a rubber hose to a faucet and water with a gentle stream until it is thoroughly watered. Also, after a thorough watering there is no need to water every day; just replenish water in time when the soil dries out. Otherwise, if the potting soil is too wet, it will actually be harmful to its growth.

I. Watering methods

1. Soak method: A newly planted orchid should be given one thorough watering right away, which is what we commonly call the settling water. When watering, you can prepare a bucket of water, then place the pot into it, and when water seeps out at the surface of the pot, it means the water has penetrated thoroughly; after that, let the water in the pot drain out completely. This method waters more thoroughly and evenly.

2. Pouring method: When watering, you can attach a rubber hose to a faucet and then water with a gentle stream. This provides a certain amount of pressure, which helps the water penetrate thoroughly. Once the potting soil and root system are completely moistened, you can stop.

II. Whether it can be watered every day

A newly planted orchid absolutely must not be watered every day. After watering once as settling water, just water again when the soil dries out; during this period there is no need to replenish water. If you water every day, the potting soil will be too wet, and since the newly planted root system is rather weak, it will rot due to lack of oxygen, causing death. In addition, note that no fertilizer should be applied, otherwise it will burn the root system and affect growth.