10-50-10 fertilizer

[ceciliaL]

I recently was told that I should use a 10-52-10 fertilizer on my orchids that are in bud. Does anyone know if this safe?

[Daniel S. Barrett]

it certainly won't hurt them as long as you don't over dose with fertilizer. try 1/4 whats recomended on the package once a week or 1/2 recomended twice a month.

that combo is generally described as a bloom booster, i agree 1/4 strength is safe. if i do use it i apply it as the new growth becomes mature before any spike or bud shows. i use it to set the stage so to speak. jmo i don't fertilize much and not at all when a plant is in bud or flower, but that's just me.

[jerrymeola]

I do not think that t does much for the plant. The flower is already set and the fertilizer will not get into the plant before the bloom fades. It is usually sold to induce blooming but I have never believed that it does and good.

Stay with a balance 13-13-13 or 20-20-20 fertilizer at 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon per gallon. The lack of nitrogen will retard the growth of the plant if you keep using it too much.

[ceciliaL]

thanks for the help.

[ceciliaL]

thanks for the help.