Orchid will not fully grow and bloom without proper care. In addition to watering, lighting and temperature, it is important to properly and timely feed the flower, especially with vitamins. Thanks to them, the plant receives not only food, but also activates its defenses to stand firmly against diseases and pests.
Importance to the plant
Vitamin replenishment for orchids is needed to grow faster and more intensively. In addition, this dressing contributes to long-term flowering, as it fills up the energy expended on this process. If orchids lack vitamins, the flowers will lose their former beauty., and the leaves will wilt and turn yellow. If the plant does not bloom for a long time, this also indicates the lack of sufficient nutrition. Vitamin supplements will help solve all the difficulties encountered and return the flowers to their former freshness. We wrote in this article about what fertilizers are suitable for the plant to bloom and give babies, and how to feed an orchid during flowering read here.
What substances are needed?
All the nutrients a flower can get from moisture, air and bark, on which orchids grow in nature. But it happens that the flowers do not have enough useful elements, and then vitamins come to the rescue. It is recommended to carry out such feeding with the onset of autumn, as orchids are not able to select the nutrition needed for growth.
The following components are beneficial for the flower:
Nitrogen. This substance is necessary for growing leaves. If its concentration is low, the leaves will begin to fall, and the flower itself will die. In the spring it is best to use fertilizers with a high nitrogen content.- Potassium. This substance improves the process of photosynthesis. In addition, it protects the plant from various diseases and pests. It is necessary to add potassium to top dressing in summer, when the orchid is most affected by environmental factors.
- Phosphorus. This element is responsible for the duration of flowering, so that in the fall it is necessary to start introducing it into fertilizer.
- Vitamin C. This element helps to strengthen the immunity of the flower. elements of group C create reliable protection of the orchid against the negative effects of UV rays, and also neutralize the effect of parasitic interference.
Nitrogen. This substance is necessary for growing leaves. If its concentration is low, the leaves will begin to fall, and the flower itself will die. In the spring it is best to use fertilizers with a high nitrogen content.Indications and Contraindications
The introduction of vitamins is shown in the following cases:
- release of new and healthy roots;
- increase plant survival;
- adaptation of the orchid to new conditions;
- activation of flowering;
- strengthening the vitality of flowers.
Reference! There are no special contraindications to the use of vitamins for feeding orchids, it is important to follow all the rules for making such a diet, not overdosing.
How often to fertilize?
Make vitamins necessary from March to October. Do it every 2 weeks.
How to give the plant a solution of group B at home?
Dosage
- Vitamin B1 has the following effect on the orchid:
activates the growth of the root system;- increases the size of flowers;
- speeds up the flowering process;
- improves cell sap movement;
- It protects the orchid from natural aging.
To prepare the solution, you need 1 ampoule per 1 liter of water.
- Vitamin B3 has the following effect:
- facilitates the restoration of orchids;
- accelerates flowering;
- promotes the formation of new shoots;
- improves reproduction.
Vitamin B3 (1 ampoule) diluted in 1 liter of water.
- Vitamin B6 has the following effect:
- increases the protective forces of the plant;
- restores a flower after an illness and use of insecticides;
- improves adaptation.
Apply vitamin B3 in the amount of 1 ampoule per 1 liter of water.
- Vitamin B12 has the following effect:
- takes part in the production of chlorophyll;
- nourishes the flower cells with oxygen;
- leads to normal development and growth of orchids.
Dilute 1 ampoule of vitamin B12 in 1 liter of water.
activates the growth of the root system;Breeding
To prepare a vitamin solution, you need to combine 1 ampoule of vitamin diluted in 1 liter of water. And the water should be warm and purified.
Treatment
Vitamin composition can be used for watering and spraying plants. Processing should be carried out 1-2 times a month.
Vitamin cocktail for resuscitation
Every gardener who grows orchids should know that making a vitamin cocktail is necessary not only during flowering, but also transplanting. The plant is recovering for a long time after such stress, so useful components will speed up this process.
Thanks to the vitamin cocktail, you can return the orchid to its original state, while maintaining all the functions. There is no special technique for preparing a vitamin cocktail.. You just need to combine several vitamins that accelerate healing functions and allow the plant to please others with its attractive appearance.
You can try to reanimate a flower with the help of a vitamin cocktail, which consists of elements B1, B6 and B12. Take them in 1 ampoule, and then add 2 tablets of succinic acid. Dissolve all the ingredients in 1 liter of water and then use the solution to spray on the indoor flower. A positive effect is observed in 2-3 days.
Problems of shortage and excess
If the orchid lacks nutrition, then the following disorders begin to occur.:
- leaves, roots and buds die;
- the usual color of the plant is lost;
- orchid is affected by chlorosis;
- growth and bloom slows down.
In addition, some growers overfeed the flower, which may result in the following problems:
- reduced concentration of iron and manganese in the plant;
- the growth rate of the root system is violated;
- interstitial chlorosis develops.
How to solve?
If there are not enough vitamins, then everything is simple: you need to bring them in the indicated dosage and observe how the plant will gradually come to life.
Important! If there was an overdose of vitamins, then you can try to save it, if you refuse to feed for 1-1.5 months.
In addition, you need to ensure the plant full care:
- install a flower pot on the windowsill with diffused sunlight;
- water it as the soil dries out using only warm and clean water;
- the temperature of the plant should be 18-20 degrees.
Vitamins for orchids are essential for its full growth, development and flowering. But in this case it is important not to overdo it and introduce nutrients in a strictly specified dosage.
