When caring for orchids, it is important to follow the correct watering regimen. Excessive watering causes many diseases, including fungal diseases.
It is better to water the orchid only after the substrate in the pot has dried properly. You can even wait until the lower leaves begin to wrinkle. Water for irrigation or spraying should be used only at room temperature, otherwise the roots may experience real shock from cold water.
Water from a water supply system is not particularly suitable for watering indoor plants - it contains a lot of salts that do not affect plants in the best way. It’s better to use some other way. Any of them has its pros and cons.
You can collect rainwater for irrigation. The place of its collection must be kept clean. The collected water is stored in a cool place so that bacteria do not multiply in it.
Hard water can be slightly softened by boiling. In this case, salts turn into scale. But if the water is very hard, it is better to choose something else. For example, most owners prefer to use left-over tap water.
Watering itself can be carried out in various ways. For example, you can spray the foliage of the plant and the surface of the substrate or soak the pot for about 20 minutes by placing it in a basin of water. Another option is to spill the substrate with the required amount of water until all the contents are completely moistened. Excess water will drain through the drain hole. It can be useful to shower with a shower - this is done for washing leaves from dust.
