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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comI have a lady slipper orchid that is in bloom. Should I fertilize it while it is blooming? Thanks for an answer. Dee
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1 Comment To "Orchids"
#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 03/22/2018 @ 9:15 pm
Lady Slipper Orchids are one of my favorite flowers!
In general, Paphiopedilum thrive on less fertilizer than that required by the other genera. If plant is in bark, use high-nitrogen (30-10-10) during growing season. Otherwise use a balanced fertilizer (25-25-25). That said, rather than fertilizing weekly as you would with Phalaenopsis, fertilize every other week in half-strength and make sure to flush the fertilizer with clear water once a month. Paphs can be fertilized once a month in winter.