How To Care For An Orchid Plant In A Pot. One way to check for watering is by poking your finger about an inch 25 cm into the growing media. Orchids are a beautiful and exotic flower and I bet you didnt know they are one of the easiest house plants to care for.
Orchids need ample water but should be allowed to dry out some between waterings. An orchid should ideally live and grow in a plastic or terra-cotta grow pot. Unless your orchid is growing in the open air where it will quickly dry out the plant needs very little water.
Every time you think you need to water while the orchid is still in its unsuitable container wait three more days.
Pots for growing orchids must have drainage holes or slits in the container to ensure your plant doesnt get soggy wet feet says Turner. Watering frequency can range from every few days to less than once a week. One way to check for watering is by poking your finger about an inch 25 cm into the growing media. If your orchid comes in a pot that does not have this feature youll need to repot it into one that does.