The Simplest Way to Deal with Over-Fertilizing Phalaenopsis and Fertilizer Recommendations

Generally speaking, to see which flowers flower lovers like most at the flower market, you just look at the large screens they display, and Phalaenopsis ranks in the top three. The reason is that its flower posture is unique, and after blooming it has a butterfly shape, which fascinates people whether viewed from afar or up close. However, growing Phalaenopsis well is not as simple as imagined; the hardest points to grasp are not knowing whether it is hungry and not knowing how to feed it well.

The "hungry" state of Phalaenopsis can be seen from the leaf luster. Usually, because of a lack of nutrients, the glossy green leaves will look less shiny, and at this time you need to "feed" it quickly. How to do it? The key is to choose the right fertilizer. Phalaenopsis likes fertilizer that is dilute and easy to absorb. Fertilizer containing important elements such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium is quite suitable. If you do not quite understand how to mix it, then just go buy special orchid fertilizer; using diluted compound fertilizer is also fine.

However, when fertilizing, be careful not to pour it all in at once. You must dilute it well according to the instructions before use, otherwise too high a concentration will burn the orchid's roots. When fertilizing, just apply light fertilizer frequently.

Second, it is recommended to fertilize once every 15 to 20 days before the flowering period. When growth is vigorous, you can apply it appropriately several more times, which can make flower buds differentiate quickly. Usually it is stopped only in winter, because at this time Phalaenopsis has a low demand for nutrients, and using it instead burdens the plant.

Then, the fertilizing method also has its particularities. First dissolve an appropriate amount of fertilizer in water, then slowly pour the fertilizer solution into the potting soil along the side of the flowerpot. Never directly sprinkle fertilizer on the leaves or flowers, as it is very easy to burn them, and then they will not look good.

Finally, after fertilizing you cannot just ignore it. You should observe the growth of the Phalaenopsis more. If you find that the leaves have become greener and the flowers more vivid, then it shows that the fertilizing has been effective and done correctly. If the leaves are still yellowing and curling, then there may be a problem with the fertilizing. At this time, consider whether you applied too much or whether the fertilizer was too concentrated. At the same time, in order to avoid further damage to the plant's root system, you must rinse the potting soil with clean water, and afterward you need to stop using fertilizer.