How to Fertilize Phalaenopsis Orchids? A Detailed Guide to the Correct Fertilization Method

Most flower lovers probably do not have the habit of fertilizing Phalaenopsis orchids, let alone know how to fertilize them. One flower lover visited a Phalaenopsis orchid growing facility and asked the owner about some detailed management questions, which are exactly what flower lovers need.

Phalaenopsis orchid growing facility: temperature above 10°C, growing medium is sphagnum moss or hard medium, light requirement is medium to weak, young and small seedlings are given more nitrogen fertilizer, daily balanced fertilizer, medium and large seedlings are given more phosphorus fertilizer, daily balanced fertilizer (Peters Professional, Hyponex are both fine), do not water until dry, and water thoroughly when watering.

The growing facility sprays 3 times a day, the first 2 times with fertilizer water at 1000 times dilution, and the last time with clean water to wash the leaves, with ventilation so that no water remains on the leaf surface overnight. Drench the roots every 4-5 days with fertilizer water at 2000 times dilution, alternating 1 time fertilizer water and 1 time clean water.

I did not see any Phalaenopsis orchids with burned leaves either; every one of them was so robust. After returning, I took a few pots for experiments, and the effect was really obvious: growth clearly sped up, the seedlings grew stronger day by day, and there was no sign of fertilizer burn.

From the information this flower lover gathered, the main fertilization methods for Phalaenopsis orchids are spraying foliar fertilizer and applying liquid fertilizer through irrigation. On closer thought, you will find that the growing facility follows the principle of frequent application of dilute fertilizer.