When and what kind of fertilizer should be applied to orchids in spring?

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1. Fertilize in early spring

2. Fertilize in mid-spring

3. Fertilization in late spring

Fertilization in early spring: Generally, there is no need to fertilize in early spring when orchids are still blooming. But if the soil is very poor, you can apply less phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. Fertilizing in mid-spring: Fertilizing orchids can be officially fertilized around April. When fertilizing, you should apply compound fertilizers containing more nitrogen elements. Such fertilizers are very beneficial to the growth of new shoots and leaves of plants. Fertilize in late spring: If the varieties you raise bloom in summer, stop applying nitrogen fertilizer in late spring and apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizer instead.

1. Fertilizing in early spring

In early spring when orchids are still blooming, there is generally no need to fertilize them. Because fertilizing during flowering may cause it to die early. But if you forget to fertilize it before it blooms, so that the plant material used to grow it lacks nutrients and cannot support its flowers to bloom normally, then you can apply less phosphorus and potassium fertilizer to it to provide it with nutrients and help it continue to bloom.

2. Fertilization in mid-spring

Spring The official start of fertilization is around April. At this time, the orchid flowers have withered and new buds have grown. It is the time when nutrients are needed. Fertilizing at this time can provide nutrients for the growth of new buds and leaves to help it grow better. Therefore, some compound fertilizer containing nitrogen should be applied to it, which is more beneficial to the growth of its leaves.

3. Fertilization in late spring

Yes Some orchid varieties bloom in the summer and enter the budding stage in late spring. If you are cultivating these varieties, you should stop applying nitrogen fertilizer in late spring and apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizer instead to help with bud growth. If the cultivated varieties do not bloom in the summer, there is no need to change the fertilization method in late spring, just continue to apply nitrogen fertilizer as before.

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