7 Signs Your Orchid Needs Water — And 5 Signs It Doesn’t

Stop guessing when to water your orchid. In this beginner-friendly Phalaenopsis orchid care guide, you’ll learn 7 signs your orchid needs water and 5 signs it doesn’t need water yet. We’ll look at silver roots, green roots, brown mushy roots, dry bark, pot weight, wrinkled leaves, standing water, sour-smelling potting mix, and how indoor air conditioning can change your watering routine in summer. Timestamps: 00:00 Two orchids, two different watering problems 02:10 Why watering by the calendar can fail 05:30 7 signs your orchid may need water 17:00 5 signs your orchid does not need water yet 24:30 The 1-minute orchid watering check Learn how to read your orchid before you water, avoid common orchid watering mistakes, and protect healthy orchid roots. #OrchidCare #PhalaenopsisOrchid #OrchidWatering