Orchid growers should not fertilize orchids

No fertilizer for new orchid just after potting

Do not fertilize orchids that have just been potted, because there are enough nutrients in the potting soil to meet their growth needs. Secondly, the orchid has just been repotted and has gone through a lot of tossing and turning. The root growth has been affected and there may be certain wounds. If too much fertilizer is applied at this time, it will cause fertilizer damage, breed bacteria, and affect the orchid's acclimatization.

After about 2 to 3 weeks, the orchid will return to normal, grow a certain amount of new roots, and its resistance will also be enhanced, so it can be fertilized appropriately.

No fertilizer for weak plants

If the orchid is growing abnormally, new buds are not sprouting, the leaves are dull, and the leaf tips are dry, this means that the root growth is affected, so do not apply fertilizer. First, you need to check whether the lower roots are rotten and deal with it in time. After treatment, just spray a little foliar fertilizer to supplement nutrients and promote the recovery of orchids.

Do not fertilize if flower buds are not full

In autumn, orchids will grow more and more new roots and begin to sprout flower buds. If the flower buds are found to be incomplete and deformed, it means that there is a problem with the nutrient supply of the roots and the plant can only barely maintain its growth. If you ask whether the plant needs fertilizer, the answer is yes, but you cannot fertilize it. Fertilizing at this time will affect the roots. You can spray foliar fertilizer first to promote the growth of the plant and allow the roots to recover slowly.

No fertilization in early spring

In early spring, orchids are just taken out of the room and gradually resume their growth. At this time, the temperature is still relatively low, the growth is slow, and the fertilizer will not be well absorbed and remain in the soil, which is not conducive to the growth of orchids.

No fertilizer in midsummer

Generally, when the temperature reaches 35℃, orchids will enter a dormant state, grow slowly, and have a very weak ability to absorb nutrients. If fertilizer is applied at this time, it will undoubtedly make the situation worse. More importantly, if you fertilize in summer, the orchid will appear to be growing vigorously in the fall, but its roots, leaves, and flowers will not be good next year.

No fertilizer at noon

No matter what season it is, do not apply fertilizer at noon. The best time to apply fertilizer is in the morning or evening, combined with watering. If it is noon and the temperature is too high, the fertilizer will ferment in the soil, which can easily cause fertilizer damage.