And when you do repot them, remember two things: There is fertilizer built into the potting mix so you won't even need to think about fertilizing for at least 6 months.



And when you do fertilize, use a commercially made well balanced fertilizer at half strength. There is no need to re-invent the wheel - there was a lot of money spent and research done to come up with a fertilizer that will provide everything your plant needs. You are probably not a chemist and haven't done any soil analysis tests so you don't know what your plants are lacking.



Its hard to say if your plant is lacking iron because a lot of other problems could also cause Chlorosis as that is only a sign that something is wrong in your soil chemistry. The particular chlorosis that your plant is exhibiting is a sign of iron deficiency but, it could have been brought on by the imbalances created by the other 'additives' in your soil mix. Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming...."WOW What a Ride!!" -Mark Frost



President: Orchid Society of Northern Nevada

Webmaster: osnnv.org

| Quote | Post #1791445 (10)