I have a pretty good good collection of 20 orchids mostly phals but a few oncidiums dendros epis etc.
Automatic orchid watering system.
But because of some surgery and etc she has some difficulty in watering the plants regularly so i suggested an automatic watering system coupled to a timer of seconds.
The orchid pot provides optimum growing conditions for the plant thanks to the nylon wicks in the bottom of the upper pot and a water reservoir in the bottom pot enabling the orchid to draw up just the water it needs.
Has anyone had success with any sort of automatic watering system either diy or commercial.
Muazzuddin shah selangor thank you for your fast response regarding the water systems sprinkler.
But the thing is a misting system isn t really ideal because of where the orchids are.
Therefore softened water or reverse osmosis water can be an ultimate solution in that situation.
Nighttime watering allows water to stagnate in the growing tips of phalaenopsis or the flower sheaths of cattleyas.
My mom is a big fan of orchids and right now she has like 25 to 30 orchids.
Automatic garden watering system.
In many cases the plant should completely dry between waterings.
We are all well aware that to get the best out of your orchids you need to provide the correct light heat ventilation and humidity.
Since many people will prefer automatic watering systems for convenience purposes water softener or ro water system can be connected to a watering system accordingly.
One of the best ways to control the last element is by the use of an automatic misting system which can be used to enhance the ventilation and shading which can help to avoid greenhouse overheating disasters.
My city plants is an online plant shop specializing in delivering beautiful potted plants in self watering planters anywhere in manhattan brooklyn queens.
I m going to be leaving for 3 weeks for work at the end of july which also happens to be the midst of the brutal socal summer.
Orchid plants should never be allowed to sit in still water.