Orchid watering plays such a pivotal role in your orchid raising success, and to be able to ace it, here are a few important things you must take note of:
1. Firstly, you should bear in mind that, unlike any other plant, orchids have a special kind of roots that require different and specific type of care. It is best to check on your orchid's particular type to give it the specific care it needs.
2. Generally, you should water once a week, but, remember that different potting materials and different sizes of these potting materials affect the water to dry out at different rates too and may require you to water as often or seldom as necessary.
3. You must water only early in the day and during sunny days as water staying over night or staying in the orchids roots for too long will promote the growth of bacteria and fungi that may kill your orchids.
4. Water your plant with room temperature or lukewarm water to avoid causing injuries to your plant.
5. Water your plant from the top and make sure to wipe out the water that splashed on the leaves and in between the leaves.
6. If you can, it is best to use rainwater instead of tap water, as it absorb and dissolve substances such as dusts and pollens and contributes well in the nourishment of your plant.
7. Lastly, as with everything else, orchid watering is instinctual, so if you feel like you need to water your plant frequently or otherwise, just follow those green thumb instincts and you can never go wrong.
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