Thanks to their robust constitution and uncomplicated care, beginners like to choose a butterfly orchid. Given the coarse substrate made of pieces of bark, the question is how to properly water a phalaenopsis. Read how to do it right here.
How do I water my butterfly orchid correctly?
To properly water a butterfly orchid, immerse the plant in soft, lukewarm water until no more air bubbles appear. Allow the water to drain well and place the orchid back in the planter.
Diving is better than watering
The butterfly orchid thrives as an epiphyte in the rainforests of the tropics. Quick action is required here to extract vital moisture from the short, heavy rain showers. After just a few minutes the last tropics had fallen to the ground again. You simulate this natural process by diving Phalaenopsis. This is how it works:
- If the aerial roots shimmer creamy white due to dryness, there is a need for watering
- Pour soft, lukewarm water into a bucket
- Dive the butterfly orchid in it
If no more air bubbles appear, let the water drain well. Only then do you put the plant back in the planter.
