What fertilizer to use for orchids

Fertilization precautions

When growing orchids, please note that if they are newly planted, do not fertilize them in the first year, and fertilize them after the second year. If the orchid has grown to a certain age, fertilizing at this time is to provide nutrients so that it can bloom better. Generally, nitrogen fertilizer is used in the early stage, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are used in the later stage, so that there will be more nutrients for the differentiation of flower buds.

When applying fertilizer, be careful not to be cheap and use rice water directly 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.

Which fertilizer is better?

When growing orchids at home, from the perspective of maintaining hygiene, 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.

Choose fertilizers with sufficient elements to meet the orchid's fertilizer needs. You can also use special fertilizers that promote rooting and budding, so that it can grow roots and leaves better.

Another simpler method is to go to the flower market and buy some special orchid fertilizers, or organic fertilizers. This is safer and can meet the growth needs of orchids.

But be careful not to apply too much fertilizer.