Orchid Fertilizer

MSU RO Water Formula 13-3-15 8Ca-2Mg

FEED ME! MSU orchid fertilizer for RO/Rain/Tap water is urea free, great for orchids and other prized plants. This This FEED ME! MSU Orchid Fertilizer Version is recommended for use with reverse osmosis (RO), rain or tap water low in alkalinity. We offer a full line of FEED ME! fertilizer available exclusively from rePotme.com. Read a Testimonal

Did you know that many wells have pure water that is best to use with this original FEED ME! MSU? The eastern US has many wells like that. Other areas that have wells in limestone formations produce water that is best mixed with the Well Water MSU FEED ME! because it contains no magnesium and less calcium which are typically already in abundance. Some areas in the western US have tap water that is very hard and works best with authentic FEED ME! MSU for Well Water. If you need help figuring out exactly what the make-up of your water is, we can direct you to a professional water test lab in Florida that will for a fee provide you precise detail.

We offer both liquid and granular versions of FEED ME! MSU orchid fertilizer. When used as directed, they each supply an equal dose of nutrients.

For more information please see our FEED ME! Mixing Instructions and Orchid Fertilizing FAQ.

Nutrient Analysis of FEED ME! MSU Orchid Fertilizer RO/Rain/Tap Water granular is 13-3-15 8Ca-2Mg

Macronutrients:

Total Nitrogen 13% (Nitrate Nitrogen 12.5%, Ammoniacal Nitrogen 0.7%)
Phosphate 3.7%
Potash 15.9%
Calcium 8%
Magnesium 2.6%

Micronutrients:

Iron 0.177%
Manganese 0.088%
Zinc 0.044%
Copper 0.044%
Boron 0.018%
Molybdenum 0.018%

Derived from boric acid, calcium nitrate, copper sulfate, Iron EDTA, magnesium nitrate, manganese sulfate, potassium nitrate, potassium phosphate, sodium molybdate and zinc sulfate.

We recommend you store the granular FEED ME! MSU Orchid Fertilizer in a cool dry place.

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I have to admit that my orchids, especially Paphiopedilum, look much better after application of the FEED ME! MSU granular fertilizer. I use it at 1 tsp per PUR filter purified water every two weeks, I water most of my orchids that are in bark twice per week. Orchids that are in finer bark or more water retaining media are watered once per week. ... By the way, my Vandofinetia 'Blaupunkt' started a spike about 2 months after I applied the FEED ME!. It did not bloom for about 2 years after it was received from a grower with a spike. I'm going to experiment with Coconut Husk fibers as all orchids that I received in this medium (Vandofinetia, Ascocentrum, several Psychopsis) look exceptionally healthy."

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FEED ME! - MSU Fertilizer for Orchids - Directions for Use

How Do I Mix FEED ME?

Mix liquid FEED ME! at 1 oz/gallon in the fall/winter and 1.5 oz/gallon in the spring and summer. One ounce is equal to 2 tablespoons.
Mix granular RO/Rain/Tap FEED ME! at 3/4 teaspoon/gallon in the fall/winter and 1 teaspoon/gallon in the spring/summer.
Mix granular Well Water FEED ME! at 1/2 teaspoon/gallon in the fall/winter and 3/4 teaspoon/gallon in the spring/summer.
If using a fertizer injector, mix the stock solution proportional to the ratio of the injector. For example, for a 1:3 injector you would want to add 3 times as much fertilizer as you would if feeding directly.

What is the best way to fertilize orchids?

Use a solution of fertilizer and water as the weekly watering 3 out of every 4 weeks of each month.
Flush pots with ample water on the 4'th week and do not fertilize. This will leach out salts left behind in the media.

How much fertilizer should be applied?

When in doubt, too little is better than too much.
Don't try to make up for not fertilizing by giving a hefty amount all at once, instead try to fertilize "weekly weakly".
Many orchids like a weekly solution of about 125ppm Nitrogen in the fall/winter with more in the spring/summer when orchids are in their most active growth (about 200ppm). The mixing instructions for FEED ME! above provide this amount.

What type of fertilizer is best?

The best fertilizer is the one that complements the water that you use and the media the orchid is growing in.
The fertilizer formula studied at Michigan State University (MSU) is a complete formula including critical micronutrients where the effectiveness of the formula has been studied and published.
For reverse osmosis (RO), rain and tap water use a complete fertilizer that is urea-free such as our MSU RO/Rain/Tap Water Version FEED ME!.
For well or hard water use a complete fertilizer without added Calcium and Magnesium such as our MSU Well Water Version FEED ME!.
Too much nitrogen can lead to nice foliage but few flowers.
Typical pellet fertilizers deliver food at an uneven rate, breaking down very quickly in the heat and and very slowly in the cold. If their coating is damaged or it is very hot or wet, entirely too much food can be released too quickly. Pellets also prevent flushing with clear water to leach out salts that build up in the media.

Does MSU Fertilizer have to be used with Reverse Osmosis (RO) water?

No. MSU RO/Rain/Tap Water Version Fertilizer is good with any water that is low in alkalinity such as most tap water, rain water and reverse osmosis (RO) water.
MSU Well Water Version Fertilizer is good for hard water from wells.
Water that is extremely high in alkalinity or tastes salty isn't suitable for watering orchids no matter what fertilizer you use. Households in areas where the water is unsuitable for orchids should consider solutions such as rain barrels or filters.

What about Bloom Booster formulas?

There has been a good deal of debate over the benefit of bloom booster formula fertilizer for orchids. While some people swear by them, there has not been scientific proof to date of their effectiveness.
The current research indicates that the type of phosphorus is more important than the quantity. The type of phosphorus in the authentic MSU formulas is a big part of what makes it so effective for orchids.