Do orchids need fertilizing right after they sprout? Fertilizing methods during the sprouting stage

When orchids sprout in early spring, we can actually fertilize them. Many friends think that orchids that have just sprouted do not need fertilizing, and this idea is actually OK, no problem. But if you want your orchids to grow faster, then you definitely need to fertilize.

When we fertilize orchids, we first need to use nitrogen fertilizer, because at this time the growth is mainly in the leaves and roots, and nitrogen fertilizer mainly promotes the growth of leaves and rhizomes, so do not get the fertilizer wrong. After applying nitrogen fertilizer three or four times, we should switch to phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, because phosphorus and potassium fertilizer mainly serves to thicken the roots, has a very good effect on the orchid's later flowering, and at the same time supplements nutrition, and can also let the orchid's flower buds differentiate earlier in summer.

Second, when fertilizing, you must be careful: at this time the orchid is still relatively fragile, and if the fertilizer is too concentrated it will burn the orchid's roots and stems, so when fertilizing we must fully dilute the nitrogen fertilizer and then pour it directly into the potting soil, and never get it on the sprouted orchid seedlings.

This is the operation process to pay attention to when fertilizing after orchids sprout. Through the above points, during the fertilizing process we can make the orchid seedlings grow faster, and at the same time the plants are also healthier, which is beneficial to later growth. Friends who love orchids must give it a try.