Florists told how to properly water an orchid so as not to harm the plant

In order for the orchid to grow and please with its beauty, you need to take care of it properly. First of all, follow the watering rules.

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The regularity of watering orchids depends on many factors:

• the size of the pot in which the orchid grows

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• humidity and temperature in the room
• substrate composition

Orchids should be watered not often, but abundantly. If the roots are constantly moistened, the flower will eventually rot.

Watering rules:

• If drops of condensation are visible on the pot, it is too early to water the orchid.

< li>The green color of the roots indicates sufficient humidity.

• You should not moisten the orchid if the tray is still heavy.
• The humidity level can be checked with a wooden skewer.
• To control the roots, you should plant the flower in transparent pots.

It is enough to water the orchid twice a month. You can do it by immersion, or water carefully from above so that water does not fall on the leaves.