Another factor to take into account is that the roots of orchids are wrapped in a thin membrane, which quickly absorbs large quantities of water. When the membrane is dry it turns white, when it is moist it turns green.
1. Water your orchid by immersion
The fact that it is a tropical plant does not mean that the orchid needs a lot of water. Excess humidity can rot the plant or make it vulnerable to fungi.
To water your orchid you can use the immersion method. Immerse the vase in water for 20 minutes, avoiding wetting the leaves. Then let all the excess water drain before putting your orchid back in its place.
2. Water the orchid with the ice cube method
If you don’t have time to use the immersion method, you will definitely like this technique.
Place a few ice cubes on the substrate of the orchid and wait for them to melt completely.
This method allows for gradual penetration of the water, thus preventing the orchid from rotting.
Now that you know how to water orchids correctly, apply the methods described above to make your plants last much longer.
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