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Top 10 Orchid Fertilizers: A Comprehensive Review (2024)

Best Orchid fertilizer

Ever felt confused about finding the best fertilizer for your orchids among the plethora of brands, formulas, and formats in the market?  What is the difference between the 20-20-20 NPK ratio and the MSU formula?  Which is better: water-soluble granular orchid food, liquid fertilizer, ready-to-spray mist bottles, and slow-release pellets?  Based on the nutritional needs […]

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Orchid Nutrient Deficiency: Symptoms & Solutions (Picture Guide)

orchid nutrient deficiency

When leaves turn yellow or brown, they are often misdiagnosed as sunburn, overwatering, or fungal/bacterial infection.  When bottom leaves drop, the problem is often ignored as natural shedding. While disease can be a cause, nutritional deficiency is most likely the root cause that makes a plant more vulnerable to fungal/bacterial diseases and rotting.  Simply removing

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Is Rice Water Really Good For Orchids (Here’s the Truth)

rice water as orchid fertilizer

Rice water, commonly used to wash rice before cooking, is increasingly recognized as a potential natural fertilizer for orchids. This article explores its effectiveness, alongside similar practices like using water from washed beans or boiled potatoes, in nurturing plants. Is rice water or potato water a good fertilizer for orchids? Although rice water has some

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