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Orchid Fertilizing Tips
The general rule of thumb - apply a well balanced (14+ nutrients) fertilizer weekly, WEAKLY - is a good starting point. Preparation of our Orchid Feeding Solution (1 Package (1 tsp) to Make 1 Gallon) produces a good weak fertilizing solution for almost all orchids. Orchids will absorb very small amounts of the mineral nutrients they need. Overfertilization and Overwatering can cause serious health problems in your orchids. If you live in a hard water area, it is likely that your tap water will contain sufficient quantities of at least some of these micronutrients, like chlorine and iodine. As with our Orchid Feeding Solution, we recommend you use tap water to get sufficient quantities of at least some of these micronutrients.
Our 15-22-13 + Micronutrients fertilizer contains the following additives and benefits:
NO UREA NITROGEN. No fertilizer burn of roots using too much urea, only a combination of Ammonical and
Nitrate nitrogen.
HIGH CALCIUM AND MAGNESIUM. Calcium produces firmer stems and leaves. Calcium is vital for cell wall
formation and strength; as well as improving disease resistance. Magnesium aids in better leaf
formation and photosynthesis. The availability of magnesium to orchids is subject to the soil pH.
SULFUR. Combined soluble forms of sulfur aid in living orchid cells and various amino acid prodcution.
BORON. Plays an important role in buds and flowering. Deficiency will exhibit leaf deformation with patches of
discoloration.
COPPER. Is essential of proper photosynthesis. Stunted growth, twisted leaf tips, and yellow leaves are the
symptoms of copper deficiency.
IRON. Is essential for energy transfer and nitrogen reduction. Lack of iron produced yellow leaves. Deficiency
exhibits chlorosis between the veins of new orchid leaves.
MANGANESE. Is essentil for proper photosynthesis and nitrogen metabolism. Prevents new leaf drop and
delayed leaf maturity. Deficiency also exhibits chlorosis between the veins of new orchid leaves.
MOLYBDENUM. Is responsible for pollen formation in orchid flowers and deficiency produces chlorosis of
orchid old leaves.
ZINC. Helps in photosynthesis, orchid plant energy, and leaf production in the size or new leaves.
CHLORINE. Helps in osmosis and ionic balance. Decreased orchid plant resistance and reduced plant growth
are symptoms of chlorine deficiency. However, the use of chlorinated tap water when mixing Orchid
Feeding Solution and the addition of sea kelp extracts, provide enough chlorine for orchids.
COBALT. Is essential for stem growth, elongation of orchid leaf coleoptiles, and helping the orchid reach
maturity. However, an overdose of cobalt may result in the toxicity of orchid plants. The very small amounts
from orchid potting media and sea kelp extracts will provide sufficient quantities.
...more additives and benefits
HUMATES.
SEA KELP EXTRACTS.
MYCORRHIZAL INOCULANTS.
EASY TO APPLY - First prepare the Orchid Feeding Solution by taking one packet (1 tsp) and dissolving the packet contents with one gallon of tap water. Drench soak the bark with Orchid Feeding Solution. Drench soak about every 10-14 days or longer when bark media gets dry
to-the-touch. Be sure to drench the bark only, dry leaves if they get wet. Should start to see the amount of roots and rooting filaments increase in a couple of months. Its best to change bark media once every year. Its That Simple!
Orchid Plant Spikes Food 11-7-9 with Organics
Special 11-7-9 coated orchid plant food spikes with micronutrients and organics for easy feeding all types of orchids.
o 7 essential chelated micronutrients for vivid long-lasting blooms
o Humates to fortify heavy bark soils
o Sea Kelp extracts provide natural plant growth hormones
o Plant vitamins for better plant metabolism
o Mycorrhizae - 24 species expand orchid rooting and rooting filaments
FREE - 10 Spikes - Feed 10 - 20 orchids - For 60 Days - FREE
(Includes Free 1st Class USPS Shipping)
EASY TO APPLY - Just cut each spike in half. Insert the cut spike into bark media just below the surface, about 1-2 inches from plant crown. Insert the recommended spikes per plant pot.
ORCHID PLANT POT SIZE 2-3" 4-6" 7-8" 9"+
NUMBER OF CUT SPIKES 2 4 6 8
Initially, water thoroughly to activate spikes. Drench water plant once every 10-14 days. It's That Simple!
Succulent Plant Food 4-20-22 with Organics
Special 4-20-22 soluble plant food with micronutrients and organics for feeding all types of succulents and cacti.
o No Urea nitrogen - for succulent and cactus slow growth
o High micronutrients - calcium and magnesium firm leaves and stems
o Organics - sea kelp extracts, growth hormones, yucca plant extracts
o Humates - to fortify poor lacking soils
o Mycorrhizae - 24 species expand rooting and rooting filaments
A Complete Concentrated Soluble Fertilizer
FREE 3 Packets Makes 3 Gallons Succulent Feeding Solution - FREE
(Includes Free 1st Class Shipping)