As the spring months are not too far away, gardeners will be preparing for the blooming season when plants start to come out of their shells and blossom.
To help them bloom, people need to know several tricks such as the best lighting for them, and how to prune and pot them. But one of the most important factors is watering.
Gardener Ashley Anita took to YouTube to share a watering technique she uses on her orchids to set them up for success.
She said that it is important to recognise when your orchid needs watering to avoid overwatering.
The expert shared a watering technique she uses on her orchids
GETTYTo help with recognising if your orchid needs watering, Ashley advised using a clear pot.
She said: "With orchids, it is very straightforward. You want them to dry out first, so you want to make sure there's no moisture. The clear pots do help with making sure there is no moisture in the pot.
"Another way to tell is if the roots turn silver. Green roots mean they have enough water but when they turn silver, that means they are ready for another watering or when the leaves start to look a little bit puckered up. So once you see the roots are silver, you know the plant is thirsty and you want to give it a good drink."
Ashley said that orchids need to have a really good soak when they are dry, particularly heading into slightly warmer conditions.
"You can either water it from the top in the sink or you can water it from the bottom by filling up a pot with water and letting your orchid sit in there for a bit. You just want to make sure you do not forget about it," the gardener said.
The expert has also encouraged people to not use ice cubes as it is not necessary for orchids.
"These are tropical plants and giving it this ice cube and the cold water that comes off of it, is not great for tropical plants. I would use room-temperature water," explained Ashley.
Once the orchid has had enough water, let it dry in its pot, allowing it to soak up all the moisture.
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The expert said to water your orchids when the roots look silver
GETTYSomething for people to consider is ensuring they do not water the crown of their plant.
Ashely said: "If you're top watering, it can cause crown rot having water in the crown.
"When you do get water in the crown, do not worry. Just get a paper towel and dry it out so that it does not sit there and cause rot."
