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Thea Babington-Stitt

How to water orchids to help them thrive year after year

White potted orchid on white mantlepiece in living room next to candles and clock underneath mirror.

Orchids are one of the most common houseplants, but even though they're popular, it can be tricky to know how to look after them properly. There's a lot of debate around how to water orchids, in particular.

Learning how to care for an orchid is a process, and watering too much or too little can be detrimental to the plant's health. But how do you get the balance right?

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