How often should orchids be watered ?
A. The simple answer is only when it needs it. Make sure you do not over water. This is the single greatest cause of orchid problems. A fixed schedule can lead to over or under watering. Each homeowners conditions will be different and thus, so will that orchids watering needs. The goal is to let the orchid almost completely dry out before the next watering. One way to test is to remove the plant label from the pot and feel down about 1 to 2 inches. If the label feels moist, dont water.