What fertilizer does orchid use, how to fertilize?

Before planting, the soil can be prepared, loose sandy loam can be selected, and the soil should be disinfected and sterilized before use. You can go directly to the seed store to buy seeds, if you have Lily of the valley at home, you can get seeds from the fruit when it is ripe. Soak the seeds in warm water, remove and bury them in wet sand, and put them in a warm place to germinate. After that, the seeds are evenly sown, covered with a thin layer of fine soil, and well maintained and managed.

1. what fertilizer does the orchid use

1. Special fertilizer: There is a special fertilizer for orchids on the market now.If you do not know how to prepare fertilizer, it is recommended to buy special fertilizer directly for orchids.The special fertilizer for orchids is specially designed for orchids, which is in line with the growth habits of orchids and is suitable for fertilizing orchids.

2. Self-made fertilizer: If you do not want to buy special fertilizer, you can also make your own fertilizer.Fruit peels, fish bones and other substances are mashed into a bottle, and some water is added to make the water surface reach about three-quarters of the height of the bottle.Then screw on the cap and put it in a warm place to ferment.After about 2-3 months, they can be fermented and used as fertilizer.

2. how to fertilize orchids

1. Growing season: the growing season of orchids in spring and summer.At this time, it is recommended to apply flower fertilizer 1-2 times a month.When fertilizing, first dilute the fertilizer with water, and then apply it to the plant, so as not to burn out the root system of the plant with too strong fertilizer.

2. Summer: Plants will also grow in summer.But because of the high temperature, it will not grow very fast, so the frequency of fertilization should be reduced.Generally, it is good to fertilize every 2-3 months.It is better to apply slow-release fertilizer.

3. Winter: In winter, the temperature is very low, the orchid grows very slowly, and the nutrients needed are less, so fertilization is not needed.After the temperature rises in spring next year, it can be fertilized.