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title: "I hope I can get a clarification. I use the app to remind me to…"
description: "I hope I can get a clarification. I use the app to remind me to water/feed my plants. I have three moth orchids The app indicates that one should be watered…"
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community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Plant Parent"
published: "2025-05-10T21:05:37.099631Z"
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# I hope I can get a clarification. I use the app to remind me to…

_Posted by Plant Parent on 2025-05-10_

I hope I can get a clarification. I use the app to remind me to water/feed my plants. I have three moth orchids The app indicates that one should be watered every 9 days, the second every 11 days, and the third every 15 days. I do not know why there is such a difference. So, how often should I water the plants?

## 6 comments

### carebear commented on 2025-05-10

do you have a clear pot? the best way to tell is when the roots turn a silvery color. when all of the outer roots are silver and there’s no more condensation in the pot it’s time to water :)

#### Plant Parent replied on 2025-05-10

Thanks! I do have clear pots. I will try it your way.

### Ms.Issy commented on 2025-05-10

Are they in different sized pots? Or different types of substrate?  
That would be the only reason I could think of for the difference in watering suggestions.

#### Plant Parent replied on 2025-05-12

No, all the same.

### Jneyman commented on 2025-05-10

Are they in different locations? App adjusts based on placement near windows, AC, heat, etc. so might be the one with more sun exposure has a shorter cycle because it will dry out faster.

#### Plant Parent replied on 2025-05-12

No, all near each other.

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