What are the special fertilizers for orchids

Orchid fertilization can directly use compound fertilizer, commercial organic fertilizer, home-made fertilizer or orchid special fertilizer. Compound fertilizers are mainly composed of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, while other self-made flower fertilizers are complex, and special fertilizers are more suitable for orchids, because they can meet the needs of orchids, such as water-soluble nutrient solution, granular fertilizer and so on.

I. compound fertilizer

General compound fertilizer refers to multi-element compound fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and other elements. this kind of fertilizer is favored by many people because of its balanced nutrition. The self-made flower fertilizer is also nutritionally balanced and sufficient, and it can be retted into organic fertilizer by itself, and there is a lot of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in it. Diluting and adding them to water after maturity can be combined with watering and bring more nutrition to the soil.

II. Special fertilizer

In addition to the above-mentioned compound fertilizer or homemade fertilizer, this general fertilizer, orchid fertilizer can also be used to fertilize orchids, that is, orchid special fertilizer. This fertilizer is very easy to use because it is tailored to the unique needs of orchids and can meet the needs of no part of the plant. This special fertilizer is divided into water-soluble nutrient solution, powder and slow-release granular fertilizer, which is very convenient to use, clean and hygienic.

The commonly used fertilizer brands are Orchid King, Huakang No.1, Huakang No.2, Sichuan Shuguang, Yamei and Guoguang special fertilizers, such as BB fertilizer, magnesium-added green manure A2, seaweed essence and so on.

III. Fertilization methods

According to different seasons, fertilization methods are different, generally spring can start fertilization, fertilizer particles buried in the soil to promote the rapid growth of plants. Autumn enters the rapid growth period, the general amount of fertilizer will increase, liquid fertilizer can be used and more phosphorus and potassium fertilizer is needed to promote the luxuriant flower buds. In hot summer, fertilization is generally reduced or not applied as much as possible. plants with lower temperatures enter the dormant period in winter, so there is no need to apply fertilizer. some solid fertilizers can be buried in the soil before winter to prepare for winter.

The new orchid has just been put on the pot, and it is difficult to apply Dafei, otherwise it is difficult to survive, even if it is lucky to survive, it is difficult to blossom, wait for the emergence of buds and leaves, apply thin fertilizer slightly, fertilize in the evening, and then do it again every 2-3 weeks. generally, it is necessary to replenish water in time after fertilization, otherwise it will damage the roots of the plant.