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Phalaenopsis is favored by many flower lovers mainly because of its elegant posture and gorgeous flowers, which have won the favor of most people. However, in the process of maintenance, many people only pay attention to watering and do not attach importance to the "fertilization minefield". In fact, incorrect fertilization will directly lead to the withering of flower buds and damage to the roots. The following will briefly discuss the above situation.
Fertilization is indispensable for growing good flowers and plants, but if fertilization is not done properly, it is easy to fall into the "sweet trap" of fertilization. So, how to avoid the fertilization minefield? First, excessive fertilization will cause excessive accumulation of nutrients. Because fertilizers with excessively high ratios and concentrations cannot be directly absorbed by the soil, these nutrients will not be digested and will accumulate in the soil, and over time, the roots will be burned. The final result of excessive fertilization is that the flower buds cannot open, and even premature withering may occur. Therefore, during the bud stage, the concentration of the fertilizer should be well controlled, and using a low-concentration fertilizer specifically for orchids can reduce the occurrence of similar situations.
Secondly, another minefield is adding too much nitrogen fertilizer. Many flower lovers are eager to add nitrogen fertilizer to promote flowering, but they do not know that the main role of nitrogen fertilizer is in growth rather than flowering. Therefore, adding nitrogen fertilizer during the bud stage of Phalaenopsis will only make the flower color lighter and even cause the slow development of flower buds. It is recommended that during the bud stage, appropriate fertilizers should be selected, such as phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, or a small amount of nitrogen fertilizer can be added on the basis to promote the development of flower buds and the coloring of flowers.
Then, the key point of fertilizing Phalaenopsis is to grasp the fertilization time. During the bud stage of Phalaenopsis, it is most 忌讳 to apply fertilizer during the high-temperature period because during this time, due to the high temperature, the fertilizer will accelerate melting in the soil rather than at the root system. It is recommended that the best time for fertilization is in the evening or early morning because the temperature is moderate during this time, which is conducive to the slow release of the fertilizer to the root system for the best absorption.
Finally, regarding the water quality requirements during fertilization, most of the living media of Phalaenopsis is sphagnum moss. Therefore, choosing hard water and alkaline water can easily affect the dissolution and absorption of fertilizers. If the water quality cannot be changed, it is recommended to use water that has been left standing for one night and then add fertilizer for fertilization. In this way, some coarse substances will sink to the bottom of the water, making the water quality cleaner.