What fertilizer is best for Dendrobium candidum

Fertilization time for Dendrobium officinale

When Dendrobium officinale sprouts in spring, you can apply fertilizer. Fertilizer is needed during the growth period, generally once every 7-15 days, which can promote the growth and flowering of the plant.

Top dressing can be applied during the growth period of Dendrobium officinale and before wintering in autumn, mainly applying decomposed organic fertilizer to improve its resistance to low temperatures.

What fertilizer to use for Dendrobium candidum

When planting Dendrobium officinale, you can apply decomposed organic fertilizer. During the growth period, you need to apply fertilizers containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, or special fertilizers for Dendrobium. It is better to spray it on the leaves. Follow the principle of frequent application and small application to avoid fertilizer damage and root burns.

Fertilization method of Dendrobium officinale

For newly planted Dendrobium officinale, you can spray foliar fertilizer with a slightly lower concentration in the early stage, spray once every half a month. When the root system starts to grow, you can apply slow-release fertilizer, such as Haokangduo. In spring, you can use slow-release fertilizer with high nitrogen content, in autumn you can use slow-release fertilizer with high potassium content, or you can apply organic fertilizer.

During the growing season, you can spray foliar fertilizer with a high nitrogen content once every 7-15 days. However, in the later stage, you need to spray foliar fertilizer with a high phosphorus and potassium content. After the temperature drops, you can spray compound fertilizer with a slightly higher phosphorus and potassium content. Stop fertilizing in winter.

Precautions for fertilizing Dendrobium candidum

Pay attention to the concentration and grasp the time. It is best to do it in the morning or evening when the weather is clear, and not at noon when the temperature is high, so as not to burn the roots and cause root rot. Each time you fertilize, do not concentrate on one place.