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How to fertilize the orchid

Hank Schrader
2020-07-24 12:30:55
Bulbil, also known as iron foot plate, dog tongue rattan, etc., is called strangely. The whole plant can be used as medicinal materials, which has a good therapeutic effect on some common inflammation. It also has a certain ornamental value, and its flowers are very moving and elegant when they are in full bloom. So how can fertilization make it grow healthier and flowers bloom more attractive? Let's get to know each other.

Fertilization in growing period

Its growth period is from May to August. At this time, fertilization can be carried out once or twice a month, or once every 15 to 20 days. However, the concentration of fertilizer should not be too thick. It is better to be light than thick. The fertilizer can choose the fertilizer with nitrogen and phosphorus.

Fertilization in summer

In summer, fertilizer containing phosphorus and potassium can be used for fertilization once every 15 to 20 days.

Fertilization in autumn and winter

From autumn, the growth speed of the orchid will slow down, and the demand for water and fertilizer will naturally decrease, so it is enough to apply fertilizer once every 40 to 45 days. At this time, it is not allowed to apply too much fertilizer, and excessive accumulation of fertilizer will cause fertilizer damage. In the spring of the next year, we can slowly resume normal fertilization.

Fertilize before blooming

Flowers can be more phosphorus fertilizer, which is very conducive to flowering.

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Precautions

High temperature in summer, every time fertilization must be well controlled, too much will make the branches and stems become thin and long, the leaves will lose luster and plumpness.

At any time fertilization should not let it appear water phenomenon, especially in winter, which will cause great damage to the roots of plants.

When fertilizing, do not let fertilizer contaminate plants, especially flowers.

In order to make its flowers more beautiful, in addition to reasonable fertilization, but also need plenty of sunshine.

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