Watering, bathing, spraying? We explain...
Orchids need a large and regular supply of water. They also need their roots to dry out between waterings.
We recommend that you bathe your orchids.
To do this, you can soak your plants in water for 15 to 20 minutes.
Immerse them 3/4 of the way into their pot to prevent the top of the substrate from leaking out and water from entering the heart of the plants.
If you grow your orchids in a planter, you can absolutely water them directly in their planter. Otherwise, you can immerse them 3/4 of the way up in the sink or in a basin.
Then you will let the plant drain, throw away the bath water and replace the plant in its cachepot or on its saucer.
We do not recommend spraying your plants. This leads to a risk of stagnant water in the heart of the plants and therefore a risk of rot.
What water should I use?
Rainwater is ideal. But if you can't collect rainwater and the tap water in your area is not too hard, then you can use it to water your plants.
Otherwise, you can use low-mineral water.
When to water?
Every week for Cambria (Oncidium, Odontoglossum, Brassia and their hybrids).
Every week or every 15 days for Phalaenopsis.
Ensure regularity in your watering. These indications are to be adjusted according to the heat of your interior and the outside temperatures when you take your plants outside (moving them outside in summer for Cambrias only). With experience you will feel by the weight of the pot if the substrate is dry.
Water in the morning instead, this way your plant will have time to start drying out before nightfall and the temperature drops.