How to fertilize orchids with sheep manure

1. Sheep manure can be used as fertilizer

Using sheep manure as fertilizer for orchids is very suitable. Sheep manure has another name, called "Baicaodan", which means it is more suitable for use as fertilizer. There are many benefits of using sheep manure. The fertilizers sold on the market, whether inorganic or commercial, are sometimes inconvenient to use and sometimes lack nutritional content.

Sheep manure is rich in organic matter and fiber. Not only does it contain a wide variety of nutrients, its carbon-nitrogen ratio is also the most appropriate. Moreover, it can be regarded as a slow-release fertilizer, the fertilizer effect lasts for a long time and will not cause fertilizer damage. It plays an irreplaceable role in the growth and flowering of orchids.

2. How to use sheep manure

(1) If it is a newly planted orchid, sheep manure can be mixed into the substrate. A handful of sheep manure is enough for each plant.

(2) If the orchid has already been cultivated, you can dig up a piece of soil and then bury a handful of sheep manure. However, the depth should not be too deep, just shallow burial will be fine.

(3) In addition to mixing it directly into the soil, it can also be soaked in water and eventually made into liquid fertilizer. This is also effective and can promote rapid growth of plants. However, it must be diluted before use and then injected into the soil with the help of a syringe.