What fertilizer is suitable for orchids?

Orchid fertilization time

Orchid fertilization can be carried out according to its budding period, budding period, growth peak season, and dormancy period. Generally, fertilization is carried out in the evening, and it is best to water once in the morning of the second day after fertilization. There is no strict standard or fixed number for how often orchids should be fertilized, but it is necessary to pay attention to the method of applying thin fertilizers frequently.

What fertilizer to use for orchids

Slow-release fertilizer + organic fertilizer : When growing orchids, you should pay attention to choosing some slow-release fertilizers, so that the fertilizer effect will be longer, and there is no need to worry about the harm of too many nutrients. At the same time, applying some organic fertilizers is safer and can meet the growth needs of orchids.

Special fertilizer + homemade fertilizer : Orchids can be fertilized with special fertilizer, which is sold in many places on the Internet. Of course, we can also use homemade fertilizers fermented from fruit peels, fish bones, etc. to improve the fertility of the planting material.

Compound fertilizer : We can choose compound granular fertilizer to supplement nutrients for orchids. We can put the fertilizer in the soil beside the flowerpot and let it slowly melt into it to promote the root growth of orchids.

Orchid fertilization method

Orchids should be fertilized starting in early May every year, and light fertilizer should be applied every half a month. Fertilization should be stopped at the end of September. It is generally best to fertilize when the weather is good, and rinse off the remaining fertilizer the next day.

Orchid fertilization precautions

1. When growing orchids, please note that if they are newly planted, do not fertilize them in the first year.

2. When applying fertilizer, be careful not to be cheap and directly use rice water to water the flowers. This can easily cause various problems for the flowers, change the acidity and alkalinity of the soil, or burn the roots.

3. Orchids require a relatively large amount of fertilizer, so when we plant or repot, we must replenish the base fertilizer.