How To Care For Large Orchid Plant. Orchid care checking a moth orchid to see if it needs watering Overwatering is the most common way to kill orchids. The best medium is one that is very light porous and fast-draining.
If its dry give it some water. Orchids have four needs. If your orchid is sitting too low remove the plant and add a layer of medium to the bottom of the pot.
Orchids need ample water but should be allowed to dry out some between waterings.
Heres a good rule of thumb. Orchids need ample water but should be allowed to dry out some between waterings. Unless your orchid is growing in the open air where it will quickly dry out the plant needs very little water. If its dry give it some water.