Spring is a good time to plant and repot orchids, and as a little orchid maker on the balcony, I am also busy at this time. After switching to the new planting material, I kept wondering, when to fertilize? What kind of fertilizer to apply? After all, orchids are very picky about their fertilizer needs. One day, I was wandering around my hometown in the countryside and saw old people pouring a precipitated waste oil, vegetable oil feet, on the roots of fruit trees and crops. I was curious and asked, "Is this some kind of magic fertilizer?" The old people smiled and said: "What kind of treasure is this, it is the residue left over from eating oil at home, but with it, the crops grow vigorously and are not easy to get sick." ”
My heart moved, isn't this the orchid fertilizer I've been looking for? So, I excitedly took some vegetable oil feet home and prepared to try them on my orchids. The method of applying vegetable oil feet is very simple, just bury it along the wall of the pot and cover it with a layer of soil. About two scoops per pot is sufficient. This fertilizer can be used without fermentation, and it is also very convenient to use, which is the same as placing sheep manure eggs. Of course, it will be better and safer to ferment it, and it can be used after diluting the clear solution with water for 500-800, and it can be used every time you water it. Moreover, its nutritional composition is very comprehensive, rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and a variety of trace elements, which is much better than a single chemical fertilizer. In the process of using it later, I found that when I put it, I should put it on the side of the basin, try to stay away from the root, and pay attention to ventilation at ordinary times, so that there will be no peculiar smell and white hair.
I was pleasantly surprised by the results. The leaves of the orchid became dark green and shiny, and the germination rate also increased significantly. What's more, orchids have also become more resistant to pests and diseases. After a year of maintenance, my pot of old reeds that used to die has now grown strong new seedlings, and I can't see the original sickness at all. Of course, there are also some things to pay attention to when applying vegetable oil feet. First of all, make sure that the vegetable oil feet are pure and free of salt or other impurities. Because salt can have a bad effect on the growth of orchids. Secondly, the amount of application should be moderate, not too much or too little. Finally, pay attention to the timing of fertilization, preferably in spring and autumn, which will allow the orchid to absorb nutrients better.
Now, I have regarded vegetable oil feet as a "panacea" for orchids. Every time I apply fertilizer, I marvel at the wonder of nature and the wisdom of the countryside. If you are also an Ailan person, you might as well try this magic fertilizer! Maybe your orchids will be rejuvenated as well! If you can't get vegetable oil feet, you can choose the long-term slow-release fertilizer of Bei Keshi to be placed on the pot surface to replace the vegetable oil feet, and the fertility of the slow-release fertilizer is slowly released with each watering, which is better than the vegetable oil feet.