Are Orchids AIR plants?
Why do some people say that because they are air plants they do not require watering?
There is a school of thought that reckons that since orchids are air plants they do not need water. Let me check out this theory.
The most common cause of death in orchids that are cultivated is over-watering, but this does not mean that orchids should not be given water. An orchid is a plant and plants require water, regular water, feeding, especially through the growth season just like other plants require water and feeding. The growth season is usually during spring and summer. As with all other plants, orchids need slightly less water during the cooler months when they go into repose. Some orchid species go totally dormant in colder weather and then require no further attention. Let alone watering.
Bottom line is that orchids should not be allowed to stand in water as this may cause root decay and death and the eventual demise of the orchid. As for the school of thought that reckons orchids do not require water, I beg to differ.
