Orchid Fertilizer Simplified: Use Balanced Formula Year-Round

Grow vs. Bloom Formulas

Standard regimen: "Grow" (high N) March–Sept, "Bloom" (high P) Oct–Feb. But under lights, cycles vary by species.

Simpler Solution

Use a balanced fertilizer (equal NPK, e.g., 20-20-20) year-round. Orchids take what they need when they need it. Switching formulas risks starving plants of nutrients for their current phase.