Watering Orchids

[4u250ut]

I got just add ice orchid. I been watering it with 3 ice cubes. each week so cold ice could kill it? because you said cold water will shock it..thanks in advance.

[ElDietistaMadrid]

Using tap water is a crime

[52kata]

Miért értelmetlen a magyarul megjelenő szöveg?!

[KITTENDELISH]

Did anyone else notice that the orchid he was watering looked droopy and half dead? (o.O)

[growingwisdom]

@KITTENDELISH The orchid was a bit droopy, but just because it needed some water. I tend to keep them dry to prevent root rot, especially in the cooler months when they use less water.

[Nemoexspert]

Hard water is desirable to protect a few days previously in a separate container.

1. Orchids put in a pot.

2. Heat the water up to 35-40oC, pour in a pot.

3. Time 15-60 minutes.

4. Drain.

5. Flowering specimens did not fertilize, as they wither quickly.

Irina. Russia.

[76markb]

Use clear plastic pots - the roots photosynthesize and will remain in the pot as they grow.. and are also easier to water. Note the plants weight when wet so you have a good idea of when it requires watering. Keep the Phalaenopsis at a minimum of 18 celsius, if the leaves are dull and/or droopy raise humidity to 50% minimum. Don't use ceramic, as the roots will adhere and you'll likely badly damage the orchid if you repot it.

[Grandvitara99]

very nice video..thx man

[wingy158]

what i want to know is what happens it the leaves begin to wrinkle? the base is still green but the leaves are beginning to droop down

[ZimonZnow]

love how you crush the leaf at 0:50. Not.

[MissJCorinne]

Thanks for the video. I just purchased a beautiful orchid that is blooming, but it came in a ceramic pot. So water doesn't drain through. I am afraid I will over water it... Not sure what to do?

[growingwisdom]

Great idea for a new video!

[sigourney523]

Thanks for the video! I have no idea how to water it before. =)

Would you mind to talk more about how to cut it or set it to re-bloom?

Thanks. =)

[moua0067]

best instructional video yet on caring for orchids!

[growingwisdom]

Thanks for the feedback.

[orchidswholesale]

nice done !

[growingwisdom]

I have heard the same thing. I let the water sit for a few days sometime. I have not had trouble however with direct tap water. I would imagine it depends on water system as all water is not equal, hard, soft, etc.

[Karadauk]

Interesting to see that you are using tap water. I have always been advised to use rain water only as tap water contains traces of salts that can build up over time, such as Calcium Carbonate, chlorides and fluorides.

[gabbercharles]

simple and effective. thumbs up!

[elise086]

This is so helpful! I actually watered one of mine at night that is was the flowers are dying :(

[marcvie9]

Thx man i have a orchid and i dont know how to water it xD