What exactly is superthrive?

[stefpix]

how do you see the results? can you elaborate? it is expensive. do you use a control plant with no superthrive and notice a difference?

[markinthegarden]

Originally Posted by stefpix

how do you see the results? can you elaborate? it is expensive. do you use a control plant with no superthrive and notice a difference?

I have used superthrive in many circumstances, sometimes with a control group. You do not need to use a control group to see the results. The exact formula is a trade secret, but they advertise over fifty vitamins and hormones. Yes, it is expensive but I think worth the money. I have seen great results in landscape applications, bonsai, tropicals, etc.

The cheapest way to purchase is by contacting the company and ordering directly.

[marydaniellesantos]

Originally Posted by stefpix

how do you see the results? can you elaborate? it is expensive. do you use a control plant with no superthrive and notice a difference?

It's a concentrated solution, so a little goes a long way if you only have a handful of chids.

[greenpassion]

Can you mist orchids with it? Would it be benificial to do that?

[marydaniellesantos]

Originally Posted by greenpassion

Can you mist orchids with it? Would it be benificial to do that?

You don't want to get it on the foliage. You can however soak the pots in warm water, and a little of Superthrive. That also helps with using a little less of it.

[rwj5279955]

As someone who keeps a bottle of SuperThrive around, I would not recommend using it for anything other than rooting transplants, and for people who's plants are less than healthy.
Do not use it during flowering, as you may stunt the flowers, or not get as many.
SuperThrive is good for root growth, and that's about it. Why why would anyone want to encourage root and vegetative growth during bloom?