How to Grow Orchids Underwater

Orchids are delicate flowers that come in many colors, sizes and scents. Although many people believe growing orchids is a difficult task, with adequate knowledge even a novice gardener can grow an orchid. Most orchids are planted in the traditional way, using soil and water. However, it is possible to grow an orchid using a water culture in which the orchid is grown submersed in water.

Clear plastic or glass container
Orchid clipping
Tepid tap water
Fertilizer

Instructions

- 1
  Fill a large clear plastic or glass container full of tepid tap water. Growing orchids in a water culture is easier in a clear container because it allows light to penetrate the orchid.
- 2
  Place a stem from an orchid into the water. The container should be deep enough to accommodate a significant amount of root growth.
- 3
  Put fertilizer into the water regularly, as you would feed a normal orchid plant. Check the manufacturer’s instructions to find out how regularly and how much fertilizer you should add to the water.
- 4
  Change the water every week. Replace the old water with new tepid tap water. Adding water that is hot or cold could shock the developing plant.
- 5
  Keep the plant in the sunlight as you would a normal plant to allow it to grow.
- 6
  Repot the root system in a larger container of water when it has grown too large to be accommodated by the first container.

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