How to tell if tiger orchid is short of water and how to water it correctly

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1. How to judge water shortage

2. How to water correctly

After the tiger orchid lacks water, the leaves will become very hard and rough to the touch, and the color of the leaves will begin to become darker. Observe carefully, the pot soil on the surface will become dry, the soil is relatively dry, some are white, and there may be cracks. There is no water in the soil, so the weight will become lighter, which can be easily felt by weighing it with your hands. If you tap the walls of the flower pot lightly and you can hear a crisp sound, it means that the tiger orchid is short of water and you can water it now.

1. How to judge water shortage

1. Changes in leaves: After tiger orchid lacks water, the leaves will become very hard and rough to the touch, which is not normal. The leaves that lack water will be softer and the color of the leaves will also change, causing the leaves to be darker in color. If you find that there are changes in the leaves, you can water them in time to ensure growth needs.

2. The surface pot soil becomes dry: Tiger orchid does not like moisture, but if it is not watered for a long time, it will cause the surface pot soil to dry out. The soil is relatively dry, and some may turn white. There are cracks.

3. Lighter weight: Tiger Pilan After the orchid lacks water, there is no water in the soil, and the weight becomes very light, which can be easily felt by weighing it.

4. The sound is crisp: When the soil in the flower pot is short of water, tap the walls of the flower pot lightly to make a crisp sound, so you can water.

2. How to water correctly

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The climate conditions in different seasons are different, so the frequency of watering is also different. In spring and autumn, the growth is more vigorous, so you can water once a week. In summer, watering needs to be more frequent because evaporation is strong. Under certain circumstances, watering can be done twice a week. In winter, the water requirement is not much, and the growth is relatively slow. You can water it once every two weeks. The amount of water should be controlled every time you water it, just make sure it can be watered thoroughly.

2. How to water correctly

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