Why do I plunge orchids, not watering from a watering can

Dear orchid lovers! What watering orchids you? At first I watered them as pets, and other flowers, but six months ago forever renounced the use of watering cans. After reading forums and consulting with experienced owners Phalaenopsis, I came to the conclusion that immersion in water - the best option watering these beautiful houseplants. And that's why.

So, the main advantage of immersion - the roots completely saturate with moisture. Orchid takes as much water as you need it to. An additional bonus - wet bark, and then gradually gives moisture Phalaenopsis. Abiding by the rules, you do not create a risk of decay - more on that below.

Another plus (for me) - I reduce the frequency of watering. Dipping into the pelvis, I do 2-3 times a month, depending on the dryness of the air and temperature. Phalaenopsis he tells me that it is time to bathe - roots acquire a gray color, similar to the plaque. But every day (if you do not have time, then 1 every 2-3 days), I spray the orchid: leaves and bark. Flowers do not need to moisturize!

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Terms Phalaenopsis immersion in water

Here are my top "sekretiki":

• Pour into a bowl warm water (about 35-40 ° C). Note that such a temperature like orchids!
• Immerse the pot is not until the end. Otherwise, the bark starts to float and the water gets into the center of the outlet. By the way, I always make extra holes in the walls of the pot. This improves air flow and helps to ensure that the water is uniformly satiated roots.
• Treatment time - from 30 minutes to 2 hours.
• Then water it is necessary to drain completely.
• Sometimes I shed further orchid on top of the shower with warm water. It perfectly simulates tropical rain, stimulates growth and flowering. But then be sure to dry the houseplant in a warm place without drafts.

In the water you can add a special fertilizer in appropriate dosage, to feed and to contribute to a luxurious flowering. If you love orchids, and the article was useful for you, please click the "Thumbs up!" Thanks. They read more: Folk fertilizer for orchids - how and what to use for lush flowering (clicking here)