Orchid Fertilizer Q&A: Common Questions Answered One by One

Fertilizers can be broadly divided into two types: base fertilizers and supplementary fertilizers. Base fertilizers are used fororchids, potted flowers, and foliage plants during their growth period as the most basic nutrition, preventing growth obstruction caused by fertilizer deficiency.orchidsThe best base fertilizer is Zhizcheng (a granular slow-release fertilizer). Supplementary fertilizers are applied to meet the nutritional needs of plants at each growth stage, with different nutrient formulas given at different times. Supplementary fertilizers can be divided into liquid form (liquid fertilizer) such as "Zhiquan" and solid form (placed fertilizer) such as "Zhishuo"; these supplementary fertilizers are usually quick-acting fertilizers. "Zhishuo" comes in 4 formulas, is safe to use, and can timely supplement the plant's nutrition. When growing orchids, you may encounter leaves turning yellow and appearing light green, most obvious in old leaves, with an overall reduction in leaf size and fewer new shoots, the plant showing stunted growth, poor development, and premature maturation. At this time, the best approach is to use "Zhiquan" together with "Zhishuo".