Pop the orchids in their basket adding a CR plant tablet on each side, then Pot the soil around the roots, watering it with some Seasol. Seasol reduces transplant shock, stimulates new root growth and it activates soil microbes to produce a soft fertiliser for developing roots.
Orchids need to be fed regularly. Growers suggest using a "balanced" fertilizer such as 20-20-20 that includes all "necessary trace elements." Regardless of the fertilizer formulation you choose to use, it should contain little or no urea.
Calcium Nitrate at 1 gram to a litre fortnightly, any organic fertilizer can be used, Seasol, Nitrosol, Fish, Molasses etc. You have to allow for lengthy rain periods and overcast conditions at this time of year.
When the orchid is in its new pot, water well and after it has drained, give the plant a dose of Seaweed Tonic, which will encourage the roots to grow. Then feed the plant by sprinkling Dynamic Lifter organic pellets. These are really gentle on the plant and they are popular with lots of keen orchid growers.
During the wet season orchids grow vigorously putting out new growth – this is the time to fertilize. During the dry season, the orchid does not grow new roots, or leaves and does not need fertilizing.
An orchid shouldn't go longer than two to three weeks without water; it will start dying. You can water orchids with three ice cubes per week (about 1/4 cup) to keep the plant hydrated throughout the week.
Water your orchid early in the morning. This insures complete water evaporation on the foliage as well as the crown by nightfall. If your home is very warm or has low humidity you will most likely need to water more often. The best place to water your plant is in the kitchen sink.
Apply Seasol regularly for several months before any fertilising is done. Once the tree is starting to respond to the Seasol treatment, apply an organic fertiliser such as Dynamic Lifter, blood and bone or slow-release tree tablets. Note: Sadly, some trees will be damaged beyond repair.
Yates Thrive Orchid Liquid Plant Food is a complete fertiliser that provides all types of orchids with the balanced nutrition they need, including potassium to encourage beautiful blooms, plus manganese, iron and copper which are ideal for your pot grown orchids.
Yes, incorporating Epsom salt into your orchid care routine is a great way to increase the size of your blooms. It will also help the vigor of your foliage. Epsom salt also helps to cleanse the roots of salt buildup, among other benefits.
Pop the orchids in their basket adding a CR plant tablet on each side, then Pot the soil around the roots, watering it with some Seasol. Seasol reduces transplant shock, stimulates new root growth and it activates soil microbes to produce a soft fertiliser for developing roots.
We recommend our own potting mix which is coarse, graded pine bark, to which is added blood and bone at the rate of 10 litres per cubic metre and gypsum at the rate of 5 litres per cubic metre. This mix should be thoroughly damp before use.
All orchids respond to feeding and these are no exception. Use a high-potassium liquid orchid food such as the Thrive Orchid Liquid Plant Food to encourage flowering. Apply the dilute fertiliser every two weeks or according to instructions on the container. Reduce feeding if conditions are cold.
Used tea bags, which are high in nitrogen, are especially good for orchids. Tea bags contain organic matter that is non toxic and does not smell bad. To use the tea bag, open it and empty the contents into the orchid pot. Apply once monthly in the spring and summer months.
Too much or too strong fertilizer can burn orchid leaves and roots. Many growers recommend that plants be watered with plain water, then watered a second time with a fertilizer solution. This ensures that the medium is thoroughly wet before fertilizer is applied.
Orchid Blooming Spray provides 6-30-30 NPK - the higher Phosphorous and Potassium encourages orchids to flower. Our customers find their orchids will bloom annually at the same time each year and will switch over to blooming spray 3 months before the flower spike is expected. GET THOSE FLOWERS POPPING.
You can fertilize your orchid while it's in bloom, but it's really not necessary. Performing this step during the resting phase helps give your orchid extra nutrients for reblooming.
Just before the plants begin to flower, switch to a 10-30-20 fertilizer spray. During the blooming period, orchids require higher amounts of phosphorus and potassium and less nitrogen. Ensure that solution you use prior to blooming also contains calcium because orchids often become calcium deficient when they flower.
Do not apply Seasol and PowerFeed during the heat of the day. As PowerFeed is a fertiliser it may burn the foliage of the plant or lawn. If fungal problems are an issue, it is best to apply Seasol and PowerFeed in the morning to avoid moisture residue on the foliage overnight.
Wettasoil your gardens, lawns and pot plants, then nurse your sick plants back to health with Seasol. This plant tonic, encourages plants to grow new roots and as autumn approaches you will be amazed how quickly your sick plants come back to life. You can't overdose on Seasol.
How often should I apply Seasol? For optimum results it should be applied to the garden every 2 weeks, more frequently (every week) if plants are under stress. Unlike fertilizers, Seasol can be applied all year round, even in winter and at the height of summer.
The best way to water an orchid is not to simply pour water into the top of its pot, but rather to give it a weekly plunge into water. Then lift up the pot and let any excess water drain out through the holes in the bottom of the pot. Once it's well drained, place it on a saucer of gravel.
Orchids generally love humid conditions because they're a tropical plant. The easiest way to recreate their humid home is by misting them with a spray bottle.