Osmocote vs regular fertilization
Hi all:
I was just wondering what the pros and cons are of applying osmocote to orchids like paphs, phrags and phals are. Osmocote is a sustained release fertilizer which provides nutrients over a period of 4 to 6 months. Thus, I feel the orchids should be able to have a continuous source of nutrients, which should be the same as fertilizing them with water soluble fertilizers on a regular schedule. Also as osmocote/ any other sustained release fertilizer releases nutrients slowly, there should not be any excess fertilizer induced damage to the plants. I would like some feedback regarding this as I am curious to know if any one has had experience using osmocote/any other sustained release fertilizer alone or in combination with fertilization. Thanks Dada |
Osmocote vs regular fertilization
Dada,
I've successfully used it on Cymbidiums here in San Francisco - plant was bought in spike with one spike, the next season after I grew it, it had three spikes. I put about 2 tablespoons on the surface and then forgot about it. Make sure you get the Azalea/acid loving plants formula - the foliage plants formula is too nitrogen heavy. -Eric "Dada" wrote in message s.com... Hi all: I was just wondering what the pros and cons are of applying osmocote to orchids like paphs, phrags and phals are. Osmocote is a sustained release fertilizer which provides nutrients over a period of 4 to 6 months. Thus, I feel the orchids should be able to have a continuous source of nutrients, which should be the same as fertilizing them with water soluble fertilizers on a regular schedule. Also as osmocote/ any other sustained release fertilizer releases nutrients slowly, there should not be any excess fertilizer induced damage to the plants. I would like some feedback regarding this as I am curious to know if any one has had experience using osmocote/any other sustained release fertilizer alone or in combination with fertilization. Thanks Dada |
Osmocote vs regular fertilization
Dada,
I've successfully used it on Cymbidiums here in San Francisco - plant was bought in spike with one spike, the next season after I grew it, it had three spikes. I put about 2 tablespoons on the surface and then forgot about it. Make sure you get the Azalea/acid loving plants formula - the foliage plants formula is too nitrogen heavy. -Eric "Dada" wrote in message s.com... Hi all: I was just wondering what the pros and cons are of applying osmocote to orchids like paphs, phrags and phals are. Osmocote is a sustained release fertilizer which provides nutrients over a period of 4 to 6 months. Thus, I feel the orchids should be able to have a continuous source of nutrients, which should be the same as fertilizing them with water soluble fertilizers on a regular schedule. Also as osmocote/ any other sustained release fertilizer releases nutrients slowly, there should not be any excess fertilizer induced damage to the plants. I would like some feedback regarding this as I am curious to know if any one has had experience using osmocote/any other sustained release fertilizer alone or in combination with fertilization. Thanks Dada |
Osmocote vs regular fertilization
Dada,
I've successfully used it on Cymbidiums here in San Francisco - plant was bought in spike with one spike, the next season after I grew it, it had three spikes. I put about 2 tablespoons on the surface and then forgot about it. Make sure you get the Azalea/acid loving plants formula - the foliage plants formula is too nitrogen heavy. -Eric "Dada" wrote in message s.com... Hi all: I was just wondering what the pros and cons are of applying osmocote to orchids like paphs, phrags and phals are. Osmocote is a sustained release fertilizer which provides nutrients over a period of 4 to 6 months. Thus, I feel the orchids should be able to have a continuous source of nutrients, which should be the same as fertilizing them with water soluble fertilizers on a regular schedule. Also as osmocote/ any other sustained release fertilizer releases nutrients slowly, there should not be any excess fertilizer induced damage to the plants. I would like some feedback regarding this as I am curious to know if any one has had experience using osmocote/any other sustained release fertilizer alone or in combination with fertilization. Thanks Dada |
Osmocote vs regular fertilization
Dada,
I've successfully used it on Cymbidiums here in San Francisco - plant was bought in spike with one spike, the next season after I grew it, it had three spikes. I put about 2 tablespoons on the surface and then forgot about it. Make sure you get the Azalea/acid loving plants formula - the foliage plants formula is too nitrogen heavy. -Eric "Dada" wrote in message s.com... Hi all: I was just wondering what the pros and cons are of applying osmocote to orchids like paphs, phrags and phals are. Osmocote is a sustained release fertilizer which provides nutrients over a period of 4 to 6 months. Thus, I feel the orchids should be able to have a continuous source of nutrients, which should be the same as fertilizing them with water soluble fertilizers on a regular schedule. Also as osmocote/ any other sustained release fertilizer releases nutrients slowly, there should not be any excess fertilizer induced damage to the plants. I would like some feedback regarding this as I am curious to know if any one has had experience using osmocote/any other sustained release fertilizer alone or in combination with fertilization. Thanks Dada |
Osmocote vs regular fertilization
Dada,
I use Dynamite rather than Osmocote, as Osmocote seems to have a tendency to break down under some conditions. Motes Orchids recommends the 13-13-13 formula. But, I also fertilize every two weeks. The plants love it. Diana |
Osmocote vs regular fertilization
Dada,
I use Dynamite rather than Osmocote, as Osmocote seems to have a tendency to break down under some conditions. Motes Orchids recommends the 13-13-13 formula. But, I also fertilize every two weeks. The plants love it. Diana |
Osmocote vs regular fertilization
Dada,
I use Dynamite rather than Osmocote, as Osmocote seems to have a tendency to break down under some conditions. Motes Orchids recommends the 13-13-13 formula. But, I also fertilize every two weeks. The plants love it. Diana |
Osmocote vs regular fertilization
Thanks for the inputs.........i guess i'll try a mix of water soluble
fertilizer along with the sustained release fertilizer..... Dada : -) "Diana Kulaga" wrote in message link.net... Dada, I use Dynamite rather than Osmocote, as Osmocote seems to have a tendency to break down under some conditions. Motes Orchids recommends the 13-13-13 formula. But, I also fertilize every two weeks. The plants love it. Diana |
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