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In this video, I've listed some options and the pros and cons of each fertilization method, the top consumer complaints, and arguments for each method, as well as the orchid fertilizer I use.
This is a bit different than the normal reviews for products because I don’t want to encourage one brand name over another. Disclaimer: I am NOT selling these products, nor am I sponsored. I'm interested in methods, not brands.
The different methods of orchid fertilization are (1) soluble or diluted in water, (2) misting, (3) sticks inserted into the potting medium, (4) slow-release pellets or granules, and (5) slow-release liquids.
The objective is to provide you with more information about what is out on the market. Please tell me in the comments if this was valid or not.
Have you ever heard the term orchid food? What's the difference between orchid food and fertilizer? Orchid fertilizer is not orchid food, since orchids photosynthesize their food from the interaction of chlorophyll and sunlight. The additional minerals and chemicals in fertilizer aid the orchid in the construction of chlorophyll and other important plant structures, facilitating the strength and health of plant cells.
Many producers advertise their fertilizers as food, but what fertilizer does is supply extra minerals that can aid rapid and healthy growth. The fertilizer acts as a supplement to provide additional nutrition to your orchid since in nature it would be receiving much more than we can provide for it in our homes.
Even though technically orchid food is not orchid fertilizer, many producers market their fertilizers as orchid food.
In the end, it all balances out.
That is why it is important to not only fertilize, but also to supply extra minerals like Magnesium, Calcium, and Nitrogen to your orchid. What you could be giving to your orchid may not be enough, independent of which method you use.
...and for those of you who noticed, I can't spell worth a lick. Neither can my spell-check. So please ignore that little relapse in the video. :)
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