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title: "How often do you water an orchid that’s in bark and moss?"
description: "How often do you water an orchid that’s in bark and moss?"
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# How often do you water an orchid that’s in bark and moss?

_Posted by Christine on 2023-08-07_

How often do you water an orchid that’s in bark and moss?

## 3 comments

### Freedomskai commented on 2023-08-07

I water mine with 3 ice cubes once a week. I don’t have moss though

### MeasomerPi commented on 2023-08-07

Depends on your environment, light, size of plant, pot type.

With that said, most people seem to get by with watering once a week. They typically soak their pots anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes. If you top water, it might be more frequent.

However, it is never one size fits all. I would be very careful to check that the media is dry before watering again. You’ll find your plant’s rhythm.

If you have trouble gauging media moisture, you can look at the roots. Silvery roots are dry. Green roots are still wet. Or you can use the chopstick method.

Be careful with ice cubes if you choose to go that route. Anecdotally, it works for some people but others find the super cold water damaging to the roots.

### Peachykeen commented on 2023-08-07

I second looking at the roots and judging off of that! I’ve heard if they’re constantly green you’re overwatering. Mine usually needs it about once a week.

I run water over the bark/roots 3-4x and let it stand in water in between to allow the roots enough time for absorption. I’ve heard it should be like 10mins I usually go longer just because I’m doing stuff in between. I don’t use cold water either, I use room temp \& filtered.

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