The problem I have with the bucket method is that you can transfer pathogens
from one plant to the next. If at all possible, flush with a hose, faucet or
wand.

Diana

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This is the first I've heard about flushing (I'm pretty new at this).
What should I be doing? Right now I water only when the medium feels
dry. I use orchid fertilizer with ever watering.

To "flush" the soil I soak them in a shallow tub of clean lukewarm water.
Collected rain water if I have it on hand, and I usually do. I pour it
through the medium also. After every 5 plants or so, I use fresh water
again.