Fertilizing While In Bloom???

[RosieC]

I fertilise the same all through. Don't stop fertiliser, the plant needs more energy when flowering so it's not a good time to 'starve' it of food (fertiliser).

KLN is not a fertiliser, it's a root booster. Some people have found that it can cause abnormalities in blooms if used in high concentrations and I don't use it when in bloom.

Many people here believe there is no advantage to a bloom fertiliser. I bought some in the past and I've seen no advantage to it. Now it's all finished up I'm using grow formula for all my orchids whether in bloom or not.

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by RosieC

I fertilise the same all through. Don't stop fertiliser, the plant needs more energy when flowering so it's not a good time to 'starve' it of food (fertiliser).

Actually, I don't think blooming is when a plant's energy needs are highest. They need far more energy to grow the spikes+buds and in their growth season (leaves and roots) than they do to maintain their flowers once they're open. All the same, it's not a good idea to starve the poor plant!