Thus, it’s crucial to know the best way to feed your orchid collection.
If you are using specialty orchid fertilizers, check that to follow the label directions precisely.
It’s increasingly easy to find specialized “bloom-boosters” that offer nutrient balances designed to enhance orchid flowering.
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However, not all orchids will respond well to bloom-booster fertilizer products, so consider skipping them.
This means that most orchids need a weekly feeding, but with afertilizer mixturethat is more diluted than normal.
Before Getting Started
There are many species of orchids with slightly differentfertilizing needs.
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Orchids need to be fed during their active growth seasons then slightly starved during their dormant periods.
In fact, the quality of your water matters more than your fertilizer brand.
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Take Care Not to Overfeed
Overfeeding will not benefit your plants.
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Synthetic fertilizers contain mineral salts, such as potassium, calcium, and others.
Over time, these salts build up in your pot and potting medium and can seriously harm the plant.
Additionally, overfed orchids often grow too quickly, making them weak and susceptible to disease.
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Many kinds of orchids actually bloom less if they’re overfed.
Others, such asCattleya, slow down their growth.
There is little purpose in feeding a dormant plant.
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Start fertilizing again once the plant shows signs of fresh growth in the spring.
There isn’t much it’s possible for you to do to guarantee that an orchid will bloom constantly.
Ensure that your plant is getting the proper care.
Coffee grounds are better used as fertilizer outdoors and as a contribution to compost.
Cinnamon is used sometimes during the repotting process to prevent disease.
However, it is not used as part of a fertilizing routine.
How to Care for Orchids.
Kansas State University, Johnson County Extension.
