Hi.
The fertiliser I use for orchids is granular. It looks like pink salt. One packet lasts me about a year, however although it starts out dry by about half way through it’s usually got a lot of moisture in the packet. I don’t exactly know how moisture gets into the packet - but it gets quite damp.
Should I be using this, or discard it?
FWIW : the packet says it 22.2 / 3.7 / 14.0 (Npk) + trace elements and added vitamin B1 and amino acids. Made in China and sold under a local brand (Manutec). It’s from a box store so I doubt it’s high quality - but it is convenient.
I also buy a companion product which is supposed to enhance/support flowering - though I don’t much use that.
Does it have an option/direction to dissolve it in water? If it isn't a "slow release" I would dissolve it anyway and feed that way (if damp, it isn't going to disperse evenly). The efficacy may be compromised but I doubt it will be harmful.
You can try and store it with desiccant packs in the future.
Last edited by AnonYMouse; 07-08-2019 at 10:59 PM..