Master these 4 stages of fertilizing orchids, and root rot and yellow leaves can all be avoided

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Many flower lovers are unclear about how to fertilize orchids. In fact, the best fertilization periods for orchids are spring and autumn, so we should fertilize them according to the patterns of orchid growth. Today Teacher Xiao Ye will tell everyone: feed them well during these 4 stages, and your orchids will grow stronger and stronger, with blooms becoming more and more vivid!

1. Add nitrogen fertilizer during the budding stage, and new shoots will grow rapidly

When temperatures slowly rise in spring, it is the period when orchids gradually wake up. After the waking period comes the budding stage of the orchid. At this time we should give the orchid some "sprout-promoting fertilizer," preferably mainly nitrogen fertilizer. You can add some bone meal or fermented cake water fertilizer to the nutrient soil, so the orchid's new shoots will grow more and more vigorously!

2. Supplement nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium during the development stage, and new shoots will grow green and strong

When the orchid's new shoots grow longer, this period is still mainly about nitrogen fertilizer, but it is best to appropriately pair it with some phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. Phosphorus fertilizer promotes the development of the orchid's root system, and potassium fertilizer promotes thicker and sturdier orchid stems. We can use beans, bones, and plant ash as fermented raw materials to make our own fermented fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, and water the orchid with it once every 10 days. This way, the orchid's new shoots will not only grow fast and strong, but also glow green! (When adding fertilizer, be careful not to splash the fertilizer liquid on the new shoots!)

3. Add some phosphorus during the flower bud differentiation stage, and the buds will be red and beautiful beyond compare

When the new leaves stop growing, the orchid is close to the flower bud differentiation stage. At this time we should add some phosphorus fertilizer to the plant. Phosphorus fertilizer helps the growth and differentiation of flower buds. You can use bone meal, chicken, duck, and sheep wool to compost some fertilizer, so that when the orchid blooms, the flowers will be large, fragrant, and vivid!

4. Add phosphorus and potassium fertilizer after the flowering period to replenish nutrients for continued growth next year!

Orchids consume a large amount of nutrients from the soil when blooming. After flowering, the soil nutrients become poor, and orchids also consume some nutrients during their winter dormancy. Therefore, in order not to affect the orchid's growth the following year, we should apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizer to help the orchid recover faster, so it will bloom large and vigorous again next year!

When fertilizing orchids, grasp these 4 periods well. According to their preferences, you can also add some microbial inoculants. Flower lovers who have grown orchids have consistently reported good results with them. Microbial flora can strengthen the orchid's root system and form a protective film around the roots, preventing root rot and root burn. When the root system is strong, the ability to prevent pests and diseases naturally becomes stronger!

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