{"id":19543,"date":"2021-06-06T02:27:03","date_gmt":"2021-06-06T06:27:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/?p=19543"},"modified":"2021-06-09T15:12:45","modified_gmt":"2021-06-09T19:12:45","slug":"fertilizing-orchids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/fertilizing-orchids\/","title":{"rendered":"Fertilizing orchids: procedure & care tips from the experts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Orchids need special nutrients to develop their flowers. We show you how, when, and with what to fertilize orchids correctly.<\/strong><\/p>\n

When thinking of orchids, many people only think of the well-known butterfly orchid ( Phalaenopsis<\/em> ). However, more and more new varieties and species are entering the market, the nutritional requirements of which are as varied as their appearance. In general, however, the epiphytic orchids – also called epiphytes – require little nutrients because they are characterized by a very slow metabolism. You should therefore be extremely careful when fertilizing, as the sensitive roots can quickly be burned. In this case, less is more.<\/p>\n

In nature, orchids grow in places that most other plants cannot colonize because of the difficult supply of water and nutrients. The reason for this is that their aerial roots enable them to live far from Earth. The nutrients are absorbed directly from the surrounding water via the root surface. So that the slightly different nutrient absorption also works in the living room, we explain how to water and fertilize your orchid correctly.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Fertilize orchids: healthy roots are a basic requirement<\/span><\/h2>
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