Q&A – What is the best way to water orchids planted in orchid bark?
Question:
What is the best way to water orchids planted in orchid bark?
Answer:
Orchids need to be watered frequently. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says orchids absorb water through their roots and leaves. In the wild they grow on the bark of a tree. They are watered directly by rainwater. She talks about how she waters her plants mimicking what they would experience in the wild.
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What is the best way to water orchids planted in orchid bark?
Answer:
Orchids need to be watered frequently. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says orchids absorb water through their roots and leaves. In the wild they grow on the bark of a tree. They are watered directly by rainwater. She talks about how she waters her plants mimicking what they would experience in the wild.
Related Videos:
Keeping Your Orchid Alive
Repotting Grocery Store Orchids
Related Resources:
Growing Orchids Indoors
Orchids as Houseplants