Year-Round Orchid Fertilizing in Florida: Sources and Homemade Options

Orlando's warm climate allows year-round orchid growth and fertilizing. 20-20-20 is available locally—you just need to know where to look beyond big-box stores.

Florida Orchid Fertilizer Sources

• OFE Orchid Supplies (ofe-intl.com)
• Orchid Supply (orchidsupply.com)
• Broward Orchid Supply (browardorchidsupply.com)
• Green Barn Orchid Supplies (greenbarnorchid.com)
• R.F. Orchids (rforchids.com)
• Local orchid societies (vendor tables at meetings)
• Specialty nurseries (often sell small quantities)

Fertilizing Schedule

• Year-round: Yes, but reduce winter frequency
• Rate: ¼ tsp/gallon weekly (all genera)
• Winter adjustment: Water/fertilize less often (slower drying)
• Bloom booster: High P (10-30-10) in fall for spike initiation

Homemade Fertilizer: Not Worth It for Small Collections

• Requires reagent-grade salts, precision scale, pH meter
• Calcium/magnesium supplementation needed
• Cost/time exceeds commercial for <50 plants
• Risk of imbalance > benefit

Genus-Specific Notes

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