Can you spray fertilizer on orchids during the potting-in period? Understand these points before fertilizing

Many people have this question: can orchids be sprayed with fertilizer during the potting-in period? In fact, experienced people all feel that orchids simply must not be fertilized during the potting-in period, so everyone must not give in to a momentary lack of restraint and fertilize orchids that are in the potting-in period; the result will definitely be bad. But many people do not understand why they cannot be fertilized?

Orchids in the potting-in period are adapting to a new growing environment, and the orchid's roots and the soil have not yet perfectly meshed together; they are both adapting to each other. If we fertilize the orchid at this time, then the fertilizer will only remain in the soil and will not be absorbed by the orchid. If we apply a relatively large amount of fertilizer, then the orchid may also suffer root burn because it is in a nutrient environment with too high a concentration. Therefore, orchids must absolutely not be fertilized during the potting-in period.

The time when we fertilize orchids is generally chosen during the orchid's growth period or before and after the orchid blooms. When the orchid is in its growth period, it needs relatively more nutrients; fertilizing it at this time can replenish nutrients in time and can help it grow. Fertilizing orchids before and after they bloom is also helpful for the orchid's flowering.

When we fertilize orchids, we must be sure that when we apply organic fertilizer, it must be fully fermented; otherwise, the fertilizer will ferment inside the pot, release a large amount of heat, and cause root burn in the orchid.

When applying fertilizer, the choice of fertilizer is also very important. We apply fertilizer to supplement the orchid with phosphorus and potassium elements, so the elements contained in the fertilizer we apply must be balanced and must not lean toward any one element. Also, before applying fertilizer, be sure to read the fertilizer instructions; some fertilizers are not suitable for application to orchids.