How to water orchids: many make annoying mistakes

It is probably difficult to find a more whimsical and capricious flower than an orchid.

However, many hobbyists strive to have it because of the incredible beauty of the plant.

Together with the expert of the online publication TUT NOVOSTI, scientist agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, we will understand the intricacies of watering orchids.

Watering an orchid grown in sphagnum

The subtleties of watering a flower vary depending on where it is grown.

If the flower grows in sphagnum moss, then it can be watered like a regular houseplant. However, first make sure that the moss is definitely dry, since the orchid does not tolerate excessive moisture.

Watering an Orchid Grown in Bark

The best way to water demanding flowers is to submerge them in water. This way the orchid will take as much moisture as it needs.

This type of irrigation is carried out as follows:

• immerse the flower pot into the container;
• pour water to a level just below the edge of the pot;
• After 15-15 minutes, take it out and wait until the excess drains.

Earlier we wrote about what secret ingredient to add to water for watering orchids.