Water early in the day to allow time for the plants to dry.
Like most of their genus, moth orchids are epiphytes; that means they hang onto surfaces (like the trunks of tropical trees) with aerial roots—those white freaky-looking things you (hopefully) see crawling over the rims of their pots. Fertilizer is over-rated and over-promoted. (Some people try to achieve moist air around their plants by keeping 'pebble trays' full of water under the pots, but these things are of questionable value; misting is greatly preferred.
He's been growing his using regular fert for 5 years! A similar dilution of compost tea would be ideal; same with Kathy's fish-poopy water (a favorite fertilizer of my own house plants).
For most house plants, a 3-1-2 NPK ratio is best and the fertilizer should also contain minor and trace elements. My excellent book "Orchids to Know and Grow" doesn't say a word (that I've found so far) about non-urea based ferts either. )Ah, but in the wild, these epiphyte orchids also have the naturally moist air of a rain forest-type environment to keep them happy and hydrated. I use the MiracleGro orchid mix for a few of my finer root terrestrial orchids but I would never use it on a Catt. They're called "terrestrial" or "garden" orchids and grow naturally with their roots in soil, like 'regular' plants.
I have evolved and no longer use Miracle Grow on my houseplants. Ted did a good search and found some references supporting non-urea fert on the AOS site. (Don't let water collect in the saucer underneath; it's just there to protect the surface the pot is sitting on. COVID-19 Status: Currently not experiencing delays. Times are presented in US Central Standard TimeThis site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
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For 100 gallons of water, you will use 6.25 cups.
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That's a big clue to survival lesson #1: Epiphytes need to have their roots open to the air. Try to match the size bark to the size that it's currently planted in. For orchids or other indoor acid-loving plants, mix 1/4 teaspoon of Miracle-Gro Water Soluble Orchid Food for every gallon or water and apply every 2 weeks during active growth periods; every 4 weeks during rest periods. Fall items will arrive at the proper planting time for your area. Oops, there seems to be an error, please re-enter your email address. If you are using this product for indoor plants, you will use 1/2 teaspoon per gallon of water. .
-- Steven LeacockMinds are like parachutes; they work better when they are open.
Bamboo_ca, look for med or large size orchid bark by any manufacturer for your Catt.