Regular spraying is better, but when there is a specific need, time-release
can help. E.g., I recommend that my snowbird customers use it before they
head north for the summer, leaving their orchids for Mother Nature to
babysit for weeks or months. Do take into account any orchids you have
which require a winter "fast" ...
--
Kenni Judd
Juno Beach Orchids
http://www.jborchids.com

"V_coerulea" wrote in message
. ..
I've noticed slow-release fertilizer capsules (pellets? like Osmocote,
Nutricote) in the mix of some recently purchased orchids when I went to
repot. I've noticed it in catts and phals. Is there any reason to not use
these fertilizers if you supplement with an occassional spray including
micros, Mg and Ca? Are there any orchids that react negatively to these
fertilizers? Or at least not positively? I'm not trying to be lazy about
this. I love my orchids which is why I have too many for my declining
health. I'd like to hold on to them and keep them healthy while cutting
back
on the work so that I can hold on to them and keep them healthy.
Fertilizing
both greenhouses even on different days can set me back for the rest of
the
week. Who can enjoy that? If these fertilizers can help me any anyone
else
in this position, I'd appreciate any iinfo available. Thanks.
Gary