What fertilizers to use for orchids and how to fertilize them

1. What fertilizer to use for orchids

1. Special fertilizer: There are special fertilizers for orchids on the market. If you don’t know how to prepare fertilizer, it is recommended to directly purchase special fertilizer for orchids. Special fertilizer for orchids is a fertilizer specially designed for orchids. It is in line with the growth habits of orchids and is perfect for fertilizing orchids.

2. Homemade fertilizers: If you don’t want to buy special fertilizers, you can also make your own fertilizers. Crush fruit peels, fish bones and other materials and put them into a bottle, then add some water so that the water level reaches about three-quarters of the height of the bottle. Then screw the cap on the bottle and place it in a warm place to ferment. After about 2-3 months, the fermentation will be completed and they can be used as fertilizer.

2. How to fertilize orchids

1. Growing season: Spring and summer are the growing seasons for orchids. At this time, it is recommended to apply flower fertilizer 1-2 times a month. When applying fertilizer, dilute it with water before applying it to the plants to avoid burning the plant's roots due to overly concentrated fertilizer.

2. Summer: The plants also grow in summer. However, due to the high temperature, it will not grow very fast, so the frequency of fertilization should be reduced. Generally, it is sufficient to fertilize once every 2-3 months. It is best to apply a slow-release fertilizer.

3. Winter: In winter, the temperature is very low, orchids grow very slowly, and require less nutrients, so no fertilizer is needed. Wait until the temperature rises in the spring of next year before fertilizing it.