How frequently you need to water depends on the amount of moisture in the potting medium.
Feel the potting medium to ensure it is dry before watering.
Orchids can handle a decent soak once every two weeks.
Avoid getting the crown of the plant wet, but the roots enjoy sitting in lots of water for a short period.
Ensure the water can drain away quickly and allow the pot to dry out completely before watering again.
Top tip: Because orchids prefer tropical warm conditions, they prefer more water during summer (once a week), and less during winter (once every second week).
Top tip: Feed with a balanced orchid fertiliser mixed into water, once every two weeks.
Visit lifeisagarden.co.za for more!
