The orchid is one of your favorite plants, but you don't always know how to water it ? To grow this flower well , certain techniques must be put in place. Indeed, if it needs little maintenance, its watering must be abundant. Thisornamental flower has high water needs. So, to enjoy its beauty, discover our tips for watering it well.
The orchid should be watered abundantly when the substrate is no longer humid. To check this, do not hesitate to push a finger inside, about 2 cm. During the flowering period, water the plant once a week . If you have a potted orchid , do this only when the roots turn gray and dull.
To water an orchid well , you don't have to use just any water! Sure enough, here's the reason why orchids usually don't survive. Do you use tap water? Woe, stop! The plant, like us, does not like hard water . So prefer rainwater, reverse osmosis water or water from a filter jug! In addition, be sure to wet only the foliage and the roots, thanks to a fogger or a sprayer. From then on, your plant will grow more easily and give you very beautiful flowers!
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