How often and when should I water my phalaenopsis?
You should water your phalaenopsis just right before the pot is completely dry. This way, your phalaenopsis stay moist most of the time and the roots stay healthy – and not rot due to over watering. To help you decide when to water, you can stick your finger in the potting mix and see if it is still moist. Another tip is to pickup the plant and compare its weight with when the pot is thoroughly watered. Keep in mind that depend on temperature and humidity, pot may dry out at various time. So you should adjust watering schedule depending on your growing environment. In general, phalaenopsis potted in plastic pot with orchid bark should be watered once a week. For phalaenopsis potted in plastic pot and packed with New Zealand sphagnum moss, water once every 7 to 10 days. And there are different ‘mix’ – you should keep your plants in a potting mix of your choice so that it meets your watering schedule needs. When in doubt, it is best to wait another day before watering. Keeping your phala
