Allpurpose fertilizer for my orchids?

[Kailyn]

Hello
I have a phal that is putting out a new growth spike after a few years of abuse and not blooming (it suffered the brunt of my orchid learning curve). My normal Fertilizer is Schultz orchid fertilizer (not sure of the ratio) I lent it to my mom and only have my Allpurpose plant food available which is 20.30.20 is it ok to use this on my Phals for the next couple weeks until I get mine back? and if so how much? I could go buy another thing of orchid plant food but it seems rather wasteful. Thanks!

[tucker85]

That fertilizer (at 1/2 or 1/4 the strength listed on the label) will work fine for the next couple of weeks but two weeks without any fertilizer isn't going to hurt the plant either. You can use it, or not, whichever you prefer.

[Kailyn]

Thank you! just looked up the orchid food and its very similar. just planning to go light with it! fingers crossed cant wait to see this one flower again!

[RosieC]

I agree with Tucker, used as a dilute mix should be fine, but equally you could just leave it without fertilizer if it's only for a few weeks.