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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    February 25, 2012
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    Orchid trees generally do not require too much in the way of fertilizer, and when you do fertilize is dependent on its stage of growth. New trees, for instance, a balanced fertilizer while older trees may need one with a higher phosphorus content.

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    Heather on
    May 21, 2012
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    If you are looking to use Ironite, I would recommend Ironite Plus. Ironite itself would just add mostly micronutrients, where Ironite Plus would add the micro and macro nutrients the tree needs to be all round healthy.

    If you have noticed that the tree has been yellowish for awhile, Ironite may help, but it will be most effective if you make sure that the tree is getting all the water it needs so that it able to best take up all the nutrients that the Ironite would supply it.

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    Heather on
    June 4, 2012
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    If you nip off the terminal bud (the top 1/2 inch of growth), this will force the side shoots to grow out.

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    Nikki on
    March 27, 2013
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    There may simply be a nutrient imbalance in the soil. You could try adding phosphorus rich fertilizer or bone meal to the soil to help encourage flowering.

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    March 27, 2013
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    USDA Zones 9 - 11. Orchid tree is a subtropical plant that usually recovers from brief freezes (after dropping its leaves). It gets tree sized in the tropics, but will stay shrublike where it is subjected to frost and freezing. Not being very familiar with this tree, I offer no suggestions regarding no flowers. You could contact your local agricultural extension office.

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    theficuswrangler on
    June 22, 2014
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    Yes, absolutely. Orchid trees really don't like wet soil; possibly the spot where you have it has a bit more clay in the soil. Here's more info on orchid trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/orchid-tree/growing-orchid-trees.htm

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    Nikki on
    July 2, 2014
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    You can remove them. It will not hurt the tree and may actually help, as the tree will be better able to send energy to things like growing roots and branches rather than producing seeds (that you don't want anyway).

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