How to save a wilted Phalaenopsis orchid? How long should you soak it when bottom-watering
As everyone knows, what is essential for flowers to grow healthily is watering every day, but some flower lovers always neglect it because of forgetfulness, and over time the flowers in most cases will wither or quietly wilt, or even die outright, so there is a saying that you should give a Phalaenopsis orchid a bottom-watering soak to replenish moisture, but is doing this correct? Let's take a look below.
As everyone knows, a friend who can grow Phalaenopsis orchids well must have many years of flower-growing experience, because the Phalaenopsis orchid is an extremely delicate flower, and caring for it requires keeping it within a suitable range of temperature and humidity, and the same is true for its water requirements. If you want it to grow well, the amount of water cannot be too much or too little, so as a way to quickly replenish moisture, bottom-watering is something that can be done for the Phalaenopsis orchid, but it must never exceed half an hour, otherwise the leaves of the Phalaenopsis orchid will begin to turn yellow, then the flowers will lose their former vitality, and finally it will die.
How do you master the bottom-watering technique? The key point is controlling the time, because the root system of the Phalaenopsis orchid is rather fragile, and if it soaks in water for too long, the roots will suffer from a lack of oxygen, and after a lack of oxygen they will rot, or even die outright. The correct method is to strictly keep the time within 10-15 minutes; doing so not only lets it quickly absorb the water it has lost, but also does not damage the roots through lack of oxygen. Second, note that when soaking, the water used must be clean and clear; never use water mixed with chemicals, otherwise it is also likely to cause the opposite effect. Finally, after bottom-watering, immediately place it in a well-ventilated spot so the excess water can evaporate into the air as quickly as possible, avoiding the roots staying damp for a long time, and during this period do not expose it to too much sun. After about a week of acclimatization, gradually increase the light for it.
In short, when beginners are caring for Phalaenopsis orchids and need to urgently replenish moisture, when using the bottom-watering method, be sure to keep the time within 10-15 minutes; in addition, note that it is best to use one basin of water per plant, which can avoid the growth of bacteria.