fertilizer for mounts

[seabead22]

I could use some help. I grow on either cork or tree fern mounts. I have gotten some slow release pellets to fertilize with. I have seen some people make packets to hang over their roots for delivery. Is there an alternative way? If you make packets what method and materials do you use?

[tucker85]

Some growers here, in South Florida, use bags made of panty hose or folded pool screen. Some orchid supply stores carry little bags also. I think Broward Orchid Supply has some, or at least they did at one time. Growers usually fasten them to the mount, above the orchid. One grower I know lodges a small bag with time release fertilizer behind the highest pseudobulb. I don't use time release on my mounted orchids but I may give it a try.

[seabead22]

Thanks for the tips. I have seen the pool screen ones but I can't figure out how to make them. I will check out Broward Supply!

[tucker85]

Originally Posted by seabead22

Thanks for the tips. I have seen the pool screen ones but I can't figure out how to make them. I will check out Broward Supply!

Give Broward Orchid Supply a call. They don't have the bags on their web-site but I've seen them at their booth at orchid shows.

[Ray]

Stores that carry aquarium supplies will often have little draw-string nylon bags available.