Bona forte for orchids: methods and instructions for use
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Home orchids require constant care and attention. In addition to maintaining the required temperature and humidity, it is important to monitor the lighting and fertilize the plant regularly. This affects the growth rate of new flowers and leaves. There are many fertilizers on the market today. However, it is worth highlighting the Bona Forte fertilizer for Russian-made orchids.
How to use
Bona Forte's drug contains succinic acid, as well as phosphorus, nitrogen and other useful microelements. Therefore, using it, it is necessary to take into account some of the features of the drug, as well as the needs of the plant.
Home orchids
Features of the
The main feature of Bona Forte is the possibility of using it for root and foliar dressing. Watering the agent under the root of the plant, you must dilute it at a dosage of 5 ml per 1.5 liters of water.
To exclude the death of the plant during transplantation, a large number of drainage holes are made. During foliar feeding, there is a different technique for mixing the solution: 5 ml per 3 liters of water. It is advisable to avoid direct contact of the concentrate on the buds. This will lead to their death.
In the cold season, feeding is carried out 1 time in 4 weeks. With the arrival of heat - once every 2 weeks. It is recommended to store the prepared solution for no more than 2 weeks, otherwise it will disappear. Before using the solution, be sure to shake it. This will help dissolve the precipitate. The fertilizer itself does not lose its nutritional properties either after the expiration date or upon freezing / thawing.
Drug dosage
If the top dressing is root, then use 5 ml of the drug per 1.5 liters of water. In the case of foliar feeding, the amount of water at the same dosage of the agent is doubled. Thus, a 285 ml bottle of Bona Forte is enough for 85 liters of root fertilizer solution and 171 liters for foliar fertilization.
How Bona Forte fertilizer is used for all indoor plants: instructions
Instructions are included with the Bona Forte for all indoor plants. Fertilization gives the most effective result when both types of fertilizing are combined (watering and spraying).
Spraying orchid
The consumption rate of the solutions is as follows:
- root feeding - regular watering;
- root top dressing - spraying until completely wetted.
If the plant has been recently transplanted, it is not recommended to feed it for the next two weeks after transplanting. Also, you can not feed sick plants.
Experts recommend alternating fertilizing with Bona Forte mineral fertilizers for orchids from the Beauty series and organo-mineral fertilizers from the Health series. This will provide the plant with all the necessary nutrients and trace elements. It is recommended to change a series of fertilizers every 3 months.
Indications and contraindications
Bona Forte tonic is recommended to use to stimulate growth and flowering. In addition, fertilizer is sometimes used as a medicine for orchids.
Most often it is used as a medicine in pest control.If the plant is sick, then it is highly discouraged to use fertilizer, as it will not only not help, but will also weaken the orchid.
Plant care
Orchids grow in tropical countries. They are found in forests with high humidity, on tree trunks, along the banks of reservoirs and rivers, as well as on rocks. In any habitat, the orchid has a strong foothold.
However, in home growing conditions, the habitat of an orchid is different from that of the wild. It must be planted in a soft and light substrate, which contains pine bark. The first habitat for an orchid home is a plastic container. In this case, the pine bark is the retainer. In addition, it has all the necessary elements so that the flower does not dry out and does not fall out of the pot. It is also recommended to put sphagnum, gel, expanded clay and mineral wool in the pot. This contributes to the favorable and rapid growth of the plant.
Watering
For the first feeding, it is recommended to purchase Bona Forte fertilizer for orchids from the classic series, since the amount of microelements in them is standard, and the amount of macronutrients is reduced. It is necessary to do this because orchids belong to the class of epiphytes, which reacts poorly to salinity of the added substrate.
Watering the orchid
Before feeding the plant, it is required to water it. Experts recommend watering from a container in which room temperature water is infused. After watering and checking that the roots have absorbed moisture well, fertilizing begins. It is important to follow the instructions for the drug.
Neglecting the rule of watering before fertilizing can lead to the death of the plant. The orchid thus receives severe burns, which contribute to the death of the roots.
Top dressing
Orchid feeding has some peculiarities. First, you cannot keep the plant in the fertilizer solution for more than 20 minutes. When preparing the solution, only filtered water is used.
The transfer of the plant to its permanent habitat after feeding occurs only after the bottom has completely dried and all the water has disappeared. Otherwise, a solution may get on the windowsill, which in the future will be absorbed by the roots of the orchid and destroy it.
Experts believe that the use of Bona Forte fertilizer for orchids has an extremely positive effect on the growth, development and health of the plant. Peduncles form more flowers, and the flowering period itself is extended. The preparation contains a growth stimulant that allows the orchid to develop quickly and efficiently.
Thanks to vitamins B, C and P, the plant's immunity improves. In addition, Bona Forte protects the plant from negative environmental influences, including temperature extremes, low humidity and drafts. Thanks to feeding, the process of photosynthesis will be efficient and the plant will live longer.
Transfer
Before starting the transplanting process, it is necessary to water the plant abundantly and allow the roots to fully absorb the water. After that, the orchid is carefully removed from the pot and the roots are examined. It is important to keep track of their strength, the absence of spots and sores. If painful areas are found, they must be cut off with a clerical knife and treated with a fungicide.
Cutting painful areas on an orchid
You cannot remove pseudobulbs, as they are a source of nutrients and trace elements that absorb and retain moisture. Even in the case of a painful appearance, it is not recommended to touch them.
When growing orchids, it is important to use drainage so that the water does not stagnate in the pot. Any inert drainage available in stores will do: pebbles, shards, expanded clay.The latter must be rinsed well before laying. The height of the drainage layer should not exceed 1/3 of the height of the pot itself.
Before direct transplanting, it is recommended to wet the substrate so that its components are sufficiently moist.
The substrate is placed at the bottom of the pot, and the orchid is placed on it. Long roots of the plant are recommended to be rolled up in a ring to avoid breaking. On top of the plant, the substrate is poured to the edge of the pot. In the process, it is necessary to lightly shake the pot so that the substrate wakes up to the roots and thickens.
For a favorable and effective growth of the orchid, it is necessary to devote sufficient time to her care. Top dressing is one of the fundamental steps in plant care. Using Bona Forte fertilizer, you can stimulate plant growth, development of new roots and leaves, flowering without harm to the plant, as well as strengthen the immune system and enrich it with useful vitamins and microelements. Acting according to the instructions, you can achieve a favorable result in the shortest possible time.
