1、 What fertilizer does orchid use

1. Special fertilizer: there are special fertilizers for orchids on the market now. If no fertilizer can be prepared, it is recommended to directly purchase special fertilizer for orchid application. The special fertilizer for orchids is specially designed for orchids, which is in line with the growth habits of orchids and can be used to fertilize orchids

2. Homemade fertilizer: if you don't want to buy special fertilizer, you can also make your own fertilizer. Mash the fruit skin, fish bones and other substances into a bottle, and add some water to make the water surface reach about three-quarters of the height of the bottle. Then screw the bottle cap and put it in a warm place to ferment. After about 2-3 months, the fermentation can be completed and used as fertilizer

2、 How to fertilize orchids

1. Growth period: the growing season of orchids in spring and summer. At this time, it is recommended to apply flower fertilizer 1-2 times a month. When applying fertilizer, first dilute the fertilizer with water, and then apply it to the plant, so as not to burn the root system of the plant with too thick fertilizer

2. Summer: plants also grow in summer. However, due to high temperature, it will not grow very fast, so the frequency of fertilization should be reduced. Generally, it's good to apply fertilizer every 2-3 months. It is best to apply slow-release fertilizer

3. Winter: in winter, the temperature is very low, the orchids grow very slowly and need less nutrients, so there is no need to apply fertilizer. After the temperature rises in the spring of next year, fertilize it