I have just repotted my only orchid, and now I’m having problems figuring out when to water her. I used to be able to see her roots through the pot, but now, with the new orchid potting mix, and larger pot, I can’t see any of her roots, to tell if they’ve turned silvery, or not. How do I tell if my orchid needs water, unless I pull her out of the pot to see her roots, which I obviously don’t want to do. What other signs should I look for? TIA.…🤗💚🪴
Ok so this is going to sound exceptionally dopey on my part, but can you wriggle a gap in the potting media to see a root?
1 Like That’s a good idea, but I’ve tried, and the roots seem to be too deep with this repot; any other ideas? 🤗💚🪴
0 Likes Watch the condensation on the pot? Usually if it’s all gone that’s when I water. TBF occasionally that has meant my poor orchid has gone a bit too long without though, so now I get reminded through the app to check more regularly 😂
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Usually when the sphagnum moss is dry it’s time to soak again
1 Like Good idea… TXS for the tip; will do! 🤗💚🪴
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I usually look at the leaves, if I see it floppy and wrinkly that's when I dunk the whole orchid in water
1 Like You actually wait until the leaves look wrinkly, and that won’t hurt my orchid? TIA for further comment, and thanks for your post… 🤗💚🪴
0 Likes No it's shouldn't hurt it, I have orchids planted in a mix of spagnum, charcoal, and orchid bark. It is in a clear container so I can see how dry the medium is, but floppy/wrinkly leaves is a sign of dehydration. I give it a good 20min soak in water and i do that 1 every 3 weeks
1 Like Thanks for your tip! I think that even I can figure out what a floppy/wrinkly orchid leaf looks like, so I shouldn’t have any trouble figuring out when my orchid is dry in the future. I appreciate the time you took to help me… 🤗💚🪴
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Lift the pot up. It will be heavier when wet and lighter when dry
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