{"id":84250,"date":"2023-10-19T15:43:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T15:43:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mylifestylemax.com\/?p=84250"},"modified":"2023-10-19T15:43:01","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T15:43:01","slug":"effective-method-for-watering-orchids-can-shock-the-root-claims-expert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mylifestylemax.com\/home-and-garden\/effective-method-for-watering-orchids-can-shock-the-root-claims-expert\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Effective\u2019 method for watering orchids can \u2018shock the root\u2019, claims expert"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The popular plants can often be found in supermarkets and garden centres and are known for their pretty flowers.<\/p>\n

The most popular orchid species is the moth orchid, also known as the phalaenopsis orchid.<\/p>\n

Moth orchids are elegant and can create beautiful displays of blooms for several months at a time.<\/p>\n

One aspect of orchid care that most people get wrong is how often to water them.<\/p>\n

Overwatering orchids can lead to root rot, mushy, black or brown roots, droopy leaves and buds dropping off.<\/p>\n

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Orchid: Express shares tips for watering plant<\/h3>\n

In the autumn and winter months, houseplant owners will need to water their orchids less frequently.<\/p>\n

Patty Willems, PR manager of sustainable plant pot company, elho has shared exclusively with Express.co.uk how to water orchids in the autumn and winter months.<\/p>\n

Patty said orchids need to be watered \u201csparingly\u201d during the autumn and winter.<\/p>\n

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\u201cShe said: \u201cAim to check your plant every 10 days and if the bark or soil feels dry, give it a small drink with tepid, not cold, water.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome believe that using ice cubes is an effective way to keep orchids hydrated without overwatering, however using ice or water that is too cold could shock the roots, so always allow tap water to reach room temperature first.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt’s best to give your orchid a drink first thing in the morning, so any stray splashes on the leaves have time to dry during the warmer temperatures throughout the day.\u201d<\/p>\n