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title: "How to water your Doritaenopsis orchid"
description: "Learn how to properly water your Doritaenopsis orchid. Discover signs your plant needs water and explore different watering methods to keep it healthy and thriving."
url: "https://getplanta.com/discover/watering/xdoritaenopsis"
published: "2025-11-20T08:44:40.881Z"
modified: "2026-10-06T10:06:46.353Z"
author: "Planta"
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# How to water your Doritaenopsis orchid

## How to water

Check the potting mix - if it looks dry and maybe a bit dusty, it might be time to water. You can also lift up the pot to check its weight, if it feels light it’s time to water. There are several ways to water your Doritaenopsis. Choose a way that suits you the best.

**I****f the pot is heavy and the potting mix looks wet snooze this action, we will remind you again in 2 days.**

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## Water over the soil

1. Pour water over the soil, using, for example, a watering can or put the plant directly under a tap
2. Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes
3. If you have a tray under the pot when watering, make sure you remove all the collected water afterwards - never let your Orchids sit in water
4. If you watered under a tap make sure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting it back

> Make sure that your Doritaenopsis is planted in a pot with holes. If the water can’t run out it might cause the roots to rot.  
> — Planta tip

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## Bottom watering

1. Fill the plant tray with water
2. Make sure the soil is in contact with the water on the tray
3. Wait for about 10 minutes
4. Feel the soil to see if it absorbed enough water —> if the soil is moist throughout, remove any excess water from the tray
5. If it’s still dry —> add more water to the tray
6. Wait 20 more minutes before removing the excess

### Note

Bottom watering will not wash away salts and other minerals from the soil, so make sure to also give water over the soil every now and then.

## Water bath

1. Fill a bucket or any other vessel with lukewarm water
2. Lower the whole pot down in the water, stop where the stem of the plant starts. Make sure all of the soil is under water
3. The water will now start to bubble - wait until it stopped
4. Lift the pot up and let the excess drain off
5. Put your Orchid back in the cachepot or on the tray
6. After 1 hour, check that your plant isn’t standing in water, if it is it might get overwatered and rot

> Orchids don’t like their compost/soil to be soaking wet all the time, so make sure to pour off excess water.  
> — Planta tip

## Ofte stillede spørgsmål

### When should I water my Doritaenopsis orchid?

Check the potting mix; if it looks dry and dusty, or if the pot feels light when lifted, it's likely time to water. If the pot is heavy and the mix looks wet, wait a bit longer before watering.

### Why is good drainage important for Doritaenopsis orchids?

It is crucial for Doritaenopsis to be in a pot with drainage holes because if water cannot run out, the roots might rot. Orchids do not like their potting mix to be constantly soaking wet.

### Should I ever water my Doritaenopsis from the top if I usually bottom water?

Yes, you should occasionally water over the soil even if you prefer bottom watering. This helps to wash away salts and other minerals that can accumulate in the potting mix.

### How do I know when my Doritaenopsis has absorbed enough water during a water bath?

During a water bath, lower the pot into lukewarm water and wait until the bubbling stops, which indicates the soil is saturated. Lift the pot to drain excess water, then check after an hour for any standing water.

## How to water your Doritaenopsis from the top

1. Pour water over the soil, using a watering can or placing the plant directly under a tap.
2. Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes.
3. If you have a tray under the pot, remove all collected water afterwards.
4. If you watered under a tap, ensure water has stopped running from the bottom before putting the plant back.
5. Make sure your Doritaenopsis is planted in a pot with drainage holes.

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