Here is another very relevant point which should not be overlooked. Watering and spraying are two different vital actions and their impact on the growing process is very different from one another. The comfort and the development of your orchids strongly depend on the moisture content of the ambient air surrounding the plant.
It then becomes essential to carefully adjust the temperature and dryness of your home especially during the winter months.
- Option 1 : Spray the surface of the compost daily, the airborne roots as well as the downward side of the leaves, making sure that the emerging shoots are not watered in any way.
The spraying must create a fine mist, and the water droplets must be extremely tiny. Never use spring water sprays sold in regular stores.
- Option 2 : Place the orchid above a Install the plant over a water filled container, so that your plant is sufficiently surrounded with humidity.
You can either place your orchid on a grill that will be placed above the water filled container, or you can place it or an reversed pot sank into the container as to place your plant as if it were an island.
The base of the pot containing your orchid should never touch the water .
