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Post by gj on May 25, 2022 20:20:33 GMT -5
dvg of course! Probably about a year ago I switched from the commonly used kelp based fertiliser to Schulz orchid liquid plant food (due to the ease of acquiring it more than anything else). I dilute it to about 1/2 (probably a little less than half most the time) the recommended strength, and feed every 1 to 2 weeks. I usually start by using the spray bottle to squirt a little into each pitcher, and then give the last a quick squeeze or two from above to let a little bit land on the leaves. Not a particularly precise approach, but it's something haha.
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Post by windowsillnepenthes on May 26, 2022 12:40:04 GMT -5
dvg of course! Probably about a year ago I switched from the commonly used kelp based fertiliser to Schulz orchid liquid plant food (due to the ease of acquiring it more than anything else). I dilute it to about 1/2 (probably a little less than half most the time) the recommended strength, and feed every 1 to 2 weeks. I usually start by using the spray bottle to squirt a little into each pitcher, and then give the last a quick squeeze or two from above to let a little bit land on the leaves. Not a particularly precise approach, but it's something haha. Did you tested the ppm when you dilute 1/2? I'm also using this one, diluted to 150 ppm, spraying every week but feeding only the smaller plants and the big one will have solid food. |
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Post by gj on May 26, 2022 20:10:13 GMT -5
windowsillnepenthes, thanks for the info! To be honest, it hadn't even crossed my mind to test the ppm, but if I think of it next time, I'll give it a shot. On the solid food side, I used to give all my bigger neps dried bloodworms, but when I ran out, I didn't get around to picking any up for quite a while and didn't notice any real difference, so it hasn't been a huge priority to start again for the time being. Someday I'll start experimenting a little more again and see if I can really dial things in feeding wise.
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Post by windowsillnepenthes on May 27, 2022 13:14:47 GMT -5
windowsillnepenthes , thanks for the info! To be honest, it hadn't even crossed my mind to test the ppm, but if I think of it next time, I'll give it a shot. On the solid food side, I used to give all my bigger neps dried bloodworms, but when I ran out, I didn't get around to picking any up for quite a while and didn't notice any real difference, so it hasn't been a huge priority to start again for the time being. Someday I'll start experimenting a little more again and see if I can really dial things in feeding wise. Sorry for the off topic, but a few people told me that less food (on adult plants) make bigger pitchers. It could be a coincidence or less food makes bigger pitchers but the whole plant would grow slowly compared to feed plants that would need less food (so smaller pitchers) but would grow faster. There is so many variables and possibilities... |
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