Orchid Care:Fertilize Orchids in Bloom
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Orchids require very low amounts of fertilizer when they are actively growing leaves and roots. When they are producing blooms, their active growth slows, reducing the amount of fertilizer they need even further. ... Fertilize budding orchids once every three to four weeks throughout the blooming stage.
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Fertilization affects bud development and flower emergence.
Depending upon the variety, orchid plants bloom one to two times per year. These delicate, tropical flowering plants are sensitive to fertilizer, especially during their budding and flowering stage. Understanding fertilizer’s purpose and formulations, application rates and timing are important for successful care of your budding orchid and avoiding overfertilization. Hardy orchid varieties grow in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 6 through 9, and half-hardy varieties grow in zone 11. You can also grow potted orchids indoors in any zone.
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