My way of carefully watering the little guys

[greenpassion]

I'm with you Leafmite. If it works, don't fix it right?

[camille1585]

Water in the crown won't cause problems...in optimal conditions. But as written earlier, if you have even one criteria missing, crown rot is possible.

Nice idea, to use a squirter bottle! I should look for something like that.

[greenpassion]

Super cheap at Walmart $0.99. I keep them filled and on the warming mat so when they need water it's right there at the ready oh, and warm.

[jkofferdahl]

Poor air movement, COLD water in the crown, and those two combined with a sudden temperature drop. Remember, nobody goes around through jungles making sure the wild orchids don't have water in their crowns.

[greenpassion]

Yes. I know that you're right, so I guess it'll just have to be chalked up to one of my idiosyncrasies

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by greenpassion

Super cheap at Walmart $0.99. I keep them filled and on the warming mat so when they need water it's right there at the ready oh, and warm.

The nearest Walmart is just a bit far, there's a big pond in the way.... I don't think I've seen bottles like this here, so I'll keep an eye open for something similar somewhere.

[greenpassion]

You can try online. I think they're called something like ketchup mustard bottles or something like that. Try Amazon.

[Dollythehun]

If you use the OB search engine, you will see there has been a lot written about this. You might find those posts helpful as well.

[greenpassion]

I wasn't actually writing in because I wanted help with this, I just wanted to share my method of watering my miniature phalaenopsis. And whether I guess it is really useful or even possibly ridiculous, I like the exactness of using these pointed tip plastic bottles.

[Pattywack]

I like your ketchup bottle idea and may give it a try myself. Most of my plants are miniature and I use 8 oz spray bottles, lots and lots of refills. A larger spray bottle is too big and clumsy to maneuver around these tiny potted plants and mounts. I think your idea might save time as it takes a lotta squirts to really soak these guys.

One of the things I enjoy about my greenhouse/shelves is the simple fact that I am able to spray like crazy and not worry about the mess in the house. I’ve got to try your method! Thank you for sharing.