Watering the butterfly orchids

How much water do phalaenopsis need?

Ideally, the humidity of the substrate will always be between slight dryness and moderate humidity. It must neither dry out nor show waterlogging, these orchids cannot tolerate either. Under normal conditions they need water about once a week, the exact need of course depends on the person Location and the prevailing conditions there.

Which water should i use?

Phalaenopsis does not tolerate fresh cold tap water at all. From her home country she is used to relatively warm rain. Hybrid breeds should also be watered with stale rainwater at room temperature, if possible. If you don't have rainwater available, leave tap water to stand for a day or two before you water your orchids with it. This water should also be room or lukewarm.

How should I water during the flowering period?

The orchid needs more water during the flowering period than during the resting phase. Especially when the

Flowers limp you should water more often and / or more. In addition, the nutritional requirement is increased during this time. Therefore give regularly Orchid fertilizer in the irrigation water.

The essentials in brief:

• Avoid waterlogging at all costs!
• Do not let the substrate dry out
• Do not water the heart or leaves of the plant
• watering or diving regularly (about once a week)
• do not use cold tap water
• ideal for watering: stale, room-warm rainwater