Orchid flowering period is not suitable for fertilization
You may not be aware of the relevant experience with orchids, the orchid flowering period is not suitable for fertilization, here is a detailed introduction.
Some novice orchid enthusiasts, seeing their orchids in the bud stage, changing slowly, want to add some fertilizer, hoping to grow faster and better, in fact, orchid flowering period is not suitable for fertilization. Because when the flower bud begins to elongate, the plant's nutritional growth is relatively tired, entering the dormant period.
At this time, if you continue to fertilize, especially using fertilizers high in nitrogen, it will stimulate the nutritional growth and inhibit the reproductive growth, resulting in poor development of the flower buds, the petals do not stretch out, and early withering. Of course, if there is no need for it to bloom, you can fertilize as usual.
The above is [] all about the unsuitability of fertilizing orchids during the flowering period, for your comprehensive understanding and reference!