Orchid Myst Spray 300ml

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Growing and caring for orchids is a fun and relaxing hobby to have. I recommend to always consult multiple sources before moving forward with a task. During an orchid’s active growth phase, feed with a balanced 20-20-20 NPK orchid fertilizer. The growth phase is the period that occurs shortly after the orchid is done flowering and the last bloom has fallen off. Many orchid growers have used an orchid fertilizer mist spray with great success, while others haven’t noticed much of a difference. Keep in mind that it may take a few weeks of misting with an orchid fertilizer spray before you see any notable difference in your orchid’s growth and appearance.

Before you start, keep in mind that misting an orchid is a debated topic amongst orchid growers. As a result, feeding an orchid with a fertilizer mist spray is also controversial.Superthrive is a highly-rated supplemental vitamin solution for plants. This product comes concentrated, so you will need to dilute it according to the instructions on the bottle before you use it.

Southside Plants Ready-To-Use Orchid Mist: This orchid fertilizer mist spray comes in a 20-10-20 NPK ratio. Like the other mist sprays, it comes already diluted and prepared in a bottle, ready for use. This product can be used on most orchids. However, be aware that the phosphorus levels in this mist fertilizer are low. If you are trying to encourage bloom production, you will need to use an orchid fertilizer with a high phosphorus level (that is the middle number). Do not mist the flowers. There isn’t any benefit to misting the flowers with orchid fertilizer. In addition, misting the flowers may lead to fungal infections or unsightly water spots on the petals. Avoid getting any water into the orchid’s crown. After misting your orchid’s leaves, take care to wipe up any excess liquid that may have ended up in the orchid’s crown. This is important, as this simple step will go a long way in preventing crown rot from occurring. By working with a variety of trusted Range Plus Partners, we’re able to offer our customers a wider selection of products. Applying orchid fertilizer as a mist spray is also known as foliar feeding. The orchid food is typically misted onto the underside of orchid leaves for best results. The orchid leaves will then absorb the fertilizer.

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When wiping down the orchid leaves, also make sure the cloth is not overly damp. You don’t want to leave residual wet streaks or water on the leaf. Overly wet leaves can end up with fungal infections. Fertilizer Burn All that said, if you have extra, leftover orchid fertilizer and don’t want to just pour it down the drain, then yes, use the rest up on your other plants. They will get a light feeding from this. However, you will still need to use a standard fertilizer on your houseplants, roses, or vegetable garden, simply because they will need more nutrients than what a diluted orchid fertilizer can provide. Final Thoughts In addition, orchid-specific fertilizer is, as you would guess, tailor-made for orchid use. While it will provide some nutrition for your other plants, orchid fertilizer won’t match the NPK needs of your other plants.

If you choose to feed your orchids with a mist spray, go into it knowing the risks. Learn how you can prevent fungal problems and other issues from occurring. At the very least, make sure you have good air circulation around your orchids and manage your humidity levels around the orchid growing area. To minimize the risk for fungal problems, make sure you have good air circulation around your orchid pots. Follow the “tips for success” I outlined above, including misting your orchids in the morning and wiping away excess water from the orchid’s crown. Can You Mist Other Plants With Leftover Orchid Fertilizer? Misting your orchids with a fertilizer solution is a fast and simple way to feed your orchids. You can do this each week when you water your orchids. However, just as misting an orchid is controversial, feeding orchids with a mist spray is also controversial due to the many risks involved. I’ll go over the pros and cons of feeding your orchids using a mist spray, as well as how to do it. If you do choose to feed your orchid using this method, I’ll also give you some tips that will help you succeed and avoid the risks entailed with misting an orchid. Keep reading to learn more.The simple act of fertilizing an orchid doesn’t cause fungal infections. Rather, it is how you do it. When misting your orchids with a fertilizer mist spray, do this in the morning, once a week. Applying the fertilizer mist in the morning will give enough time for any excess liquid to dry before nightfall.