How to fertilize orchids

Fertilizer for orchids can be divided into two aspects: base fertilizer is used when planting or changing pots, and follow up fertilizer is used during the growing period, including the flowering period. Base fertilizer is mainly some solid fertilizer, and some liquid fertilizer can be used when fertilizing. Solid fertilizer can be mixed directly with the soil evenly, liquid fertilizer use need to pay attention to dilution, the ratio of fertilizer and water can be 1:200; seedling period when the frequency of fertilizer to be lower, the adult plant frequency can be higher. Don't fertilize during the dormant period.

One, fertilization time

Orchids need relatively more fertilizer. First of all, it is the fertilizer used when planting or changing pots, which is called base fertilizer. Then it is the fertilizer used during the growing period, which also includes the fertilizer used during the flowering period, called follow-up fertilizer.

Two, fertilizer type

Planting or potting when the base fertilizer used is mainly some solid fertilizer, such as Trim special fertilizer, containing more organic matter, conducive to the growth of the aftermath. Fertilizer used mainly liquid fertilizer, can be purchased directly from the store to use.

Three, fertilization methods

1, solid fertilizer in the planting or potting, directly with the soil evenly mixed can be. Fertilizer used in the liquid fertilizer needs to be diluted with water, the ratio of fertilizer and water can be controlled at about 1:200.

2, the frequency of fertilization should also pay attention to, if the orchid is in the seedling stage, then it needs relatively less fertilizer, fertilization times do not need to be too much, can be about once a month. Adult plants need relatively more fertilizer, can be about two weeks once.

3, the growth stage of the early stage of the main nitrogen fertilizer, the flowering period is mainly used in phosphorus fertilizer.

Four, notes

In winter, if the temperature is lower than 10 degrees, then the orchid will basically be in a state of non-growth, at this time you need to suspend the fertilization, otherwise it will cause harm to the plant.