Can you fertilize a large pot orchid within one year after repotting
This article introduces whether you can fertilize a large pot orchid within one year after repotting, regarding the explanation of green plants and flowers. Next, the editor of the website will introduce it to the netizens.
Can you fertilize a large pot orchid within one year after repotting
The first reason is that at this time, the orchid's root system has not yet recovered. If we fertilize at this point, the roots cannot absorb it, which is very likely to cause fertilizer damage and lead to root rot, so this is the first reason.
I have shared with you before that when we divide or repot orchids, and after placing the orchid plant in the pot, it is not necessary to fertilize the roots within about three months to one year. Therefore, some orchid lovers have consulted and asked whether we need to fertilize the larger pot orchids after they are placed in the pot. The answer is negative; we basically do not need to fertilize them for one year after potting.
1. Root cause
The first reason is that the orchid's root system has not yet recovered at this time. If we fertilize now, the roots cannot absorb it, which is very likely to cause fertilizer damage and lead to root rot, so this is the first reason.
2. Sufficient fertilizer
The second reason is that the planting material we replace is very rich in nutrients, and there is no need to fertilize at this time. The nutrients in the pot soil are already sufficient for your orchid to grow.
3. Conjoined growth
The third reason is that your large pot orchid is growing together, which is a very vigorous state, and it has a particularly strong vitality. The root system is also very developed. Even if we do not fertilize the roots within a year, it can still grow very well.
4. Subsequent treatment
Of course, although we cannot fertilize the roots, we can adopt a method of foliar application. In the early stage, we can spray a little monopotassium phosphate on the leaves to enhance the leaf's resistance. In the later stage, we can spray a little on it.
This kind of orchid-specific organic nutrient solution can supplement nutrients from the leaf surface. In this way, the nutrients supplemented on the leaf surface can flow back to the pseudobulb and root system, promoting the growth of the entire plant. For such large pot orchids, there is no need to fertilize the roots within a year. You can spray a moderate amount of foliar fertilizer on the leaves.
After a year, some of the nutrients in the planting material have been consumed, and then we can fertilize it in the later stage. The fertilizer can also be this kind of organic fertilizer to apply to the pot soil, which can effectively promote the growth of your large pot orchid. Therefore, it is not recommended to fertilize the roots of large pot orchids in the first year after planting.
The above introduction about whether you can fertilize a large pot orchid within one year after repotting is for everyone to learn and understand!