I'm currently using the MSU fertilizer formulation most of the time, with an
occasional dose of an organic fertilizer, calcium nitrate, epsom salts or
leftover DynaGro. I've never used a fertilizer with "Orchid" in the name.
The important thing is to make sure you give them something with
micronutrients, Calcium, and Magnesium occasionally. If they're doing fine
with your current growing regime then there isn't much need for you to
change it. Bloom booster fertilizers are probably useless, if you have a
species that requires a drop in nitrogen to bloom then just fertilize it
less for a while.
-danny

"Jack" wrote in message
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I been reading some of the online articles on what to give your
orchids, I understand that it varies by what medium you have them in,
but I was wondering what others fed their orchids

I am currently giving mine Superthrive, gubler orchid food (19-8-16 +
1%Mg, .01 B, .05 Cu, .1 Fe, .5 Mg, .005 Mo, .05 Zn) Pure blend (7%
humic acid). with tap water (glacer run off - they bottle the muni
water and sell it to tourist visiting Alaska)

All my orchids seem to be doing well (except for the 2 ******* childern
in my previos post)

I would love to know what others are feeding their orchids.

Jack