Self-fertilizing semi-hydro?

[KathrynS]

Thanks, Ray! That's exactly the answer I'm looking for. Right now I'm flushing with fertilizer all the way through, which I have to prep and pour over each one. With the few I have now, it's not a big deal, but I eventually want to put most of my others into the same system and I can see it taking a while

Also, sorry for the confusing wording! I was in a rush. To clarify: On most of my non-semi-hydro orchids , I put solid fertilizer in a reusable tea bag and affix it two or three inches above the pot with a stake. When I water my orchids in my shower (I use my detachable shower head) I can either let the water go through the fertilizer bags or I can avoid the fertilizer bag by watering to the side. My grandparents have used this with a lot of success. I wondered if I could implement something similar with semi-hydro, but Ray, your method will work really well by reducing the mixing to do.

estación seca- unfortunately I have 0 balcony space or place to store mixed fertilizer. I definitely plan on moving to an apartment with a balcony next time though. I like your pinch idea! Right now I measure the fertilizer out and use a gallon jug. However, I take 1/3 to half a gallon on each plant ( maybe I'm overflushing?). With only a few in semi-hydro it's not a big deal, but I have 23 orchids that I would want to put in semi-hydro and I think it'll be hard to water that many twice a week with this method...