How to fertilize orchids, what kind of fertilizer is good?

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1. Fertilization time

2. Types of fertilizers

3. Fertilization method

4. Precautions

Fertilizing orchids can be divided into two aspects: base fertilizer and top dressing. Base fertilizer is used when planting or changing pots, and top dressing is used during the growth period, including the flowering period. The base fertilizer is mainly solid fertilizer, and some liquid fertilizer can be used for top dressing. Solid fertilizer can be mixed evenly with the soil directly. When using liquid fertilizer, attention should be paid to dilution. The ratio of fertilizer to water can be 1:200; the frequency of fertilization should be lower during the seedling stage and higher for adult plants. Do not fertilize during the dormant period.

1. Fertilization time

Orchids require relatively more fertilizer. The first is the fertilizer used when planting or repotting, which is called base fertilizer. Furthermore, it is the fertilizer used during its growth period, which also includes the fertilizer used during the flowering period, which is called top dressing.

2. Types of fertilizers

The base fertilizer used when planting or repotting is mainly solid fertilizer, which contains more organic matter and is beneficial to subsequent growth. The main thing used in top dressing is liquid fertilizer, which can be purchased directly from the store.

3. Fertilization method

1 When planting or repotting solid fertilizer, just mix it directly with the soil evenly. The liquid fertilizer used for top dressing needs to be diluted with water, and the ratio of fertilizer to water can be controlled at about 1:200.

2. You should also pay attention to the frequency of fertilization. If the orchid is in the seedling stage, it needs relatively less fertilizer, and the frequency of fertilization does not need to be too many, but it can be once a month or so. Adult plants require relatively more fertilizer, about once every two weeks.

3. Nitrogen fertilizer is mainly used in the early growth stage, and phosphorus fertilizer is mainly used in the flowering stage.

IV. Precautions

In In winter, if the temperature is below 10 degrees, the orchids will basically not grow. At this time, fertilization needs to be suspended, otherwise it will cause harm to the plants.

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