Fertilizing orchids is vital for vibrant foliage and brilliant blooms. Learn how often to feed plants at different stages and get the right nutrient balance.

After your orchid plant's flowers have fallen off, you're left with a ho-hum clump of leaves. But with the right orchid fertilizing tips, a little TLC, and some patience, you can have flowers again.

Orchid Fertilizing Basics. There are many types of orchids. Some have different feeding needs, but most follow the same general growth pattern and benefit from a similar feeding schedule.

Orchids are stunning, delicate plants that can add a touch of elegance to any space. But let’s be honest—keeping them a ...

Fertilize your orchids once or twice a month from spring to early fall. Use a soluble fertilizer (such as 20-20-20) according to label directions. Outdoors, ...

Fertilizing. Orchids should be fertilized regularly during their growing season since the potting mixes are low in nutrients. Use a soluble fertilizer, such as 20-20-20, according to label directions.

The numbers speak for themselves. Orchids are the largest of the 300 flowering plant families, with more than 25,000 species sprinkled across every continent except Antarctica. There are at least ...

Orchids will stay flowering and happy for ‘up to 20 years’ if watered with 1 kitchen item Orchids are stunning plants known for their long-lasting flowers, and it turns out there is an easy ...

Step seven: Water and fertilize. Give the repotted orchid a good watering, allowing water to drain freely from the bottom. After repotting, avoid fertilizing for a few weeks to allow the orchid to ...

In 2004, the orchid produced about 100 flowers, and two years ago, it bore about 200 — hardly comparable to this year’s floral flame-out. The orchid will flower for two more weeks, so even if Congress ...