How to water orchids in bark

Q: How often should I water my orchid?

A: Readers ask this question of our gardening experts regularly, and it is one I asked myself recently when I was given a beautiful orchid as a gift.

I knew the process of watering orchids was a little different to that of my other house plants, but I hadn't realized just how key getting the regularity of the watering was to the plant's success.

So, I put this orchid care question to our in-house gardening experts.

Do you water orchids from the top or bottom

This is how often they recommend you should be watering your orchid.

How often to water an orchid

Different conditions make for different watering routines, so knowing when to water plants is about specific know-how, but can also be about trial and error.

This is what our gardening team says about how often to water an orchid.

Mist daily

'Orchids like humidity and will appreciate regular misting: once a day if you can,' says Holly Crossley, Homes & Gardens' Senior Content Editor (Gardens).

'Use harvested rainwater if possible as it has fewer chemical additives than tap water.'

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