Osmocote Orchid | Controlled Release Fertiliser

Osmocote Orchid | Controlled Release Fertiliser

Orchids can be fussy, but feeding them doesn’t have to be. Osmocote Orchid Controlled Release Fertiliser gives your orchids and bromeliads a steady trickle of nutrients for up to 6 months, so you can enjoy healthier leaves and better blooms without constantly reaching for the fertiliser.

Why you’ll love it

• Designed especially for orchids and bromeliads, including Cymbidiums, Dendrobiums and Phalaenopsis.
• Controlled release feeding for up to 6 months – less time fertilising, more time enjoying the flowers.
• NPK 17–2–6 with boosted potassium, iron and trace elements for strong growth, greener foliage and quality blooms.
• Advanced prill technology releases nutrients in line with plant growth – more when it’s warm, less when it’s cool.
• No surge growth – helps keep plants sturdy rather than soft and sappy.
• Safe for new plants and tender roots when used as directed.
• Fast and easy – simply sprinkle onto the potting mix, no need to water in.

Key details

• Type: Controlled release granular fertiliser for orchids and bromeliads.
• NPK analysis: 17 : 2 : 6, plus iron and other trace elements.
• Technology: High-quality fertiliser prills coated in a permeable, biodegradable soy-extract coating.
• Use: Outdoors only.
• Release pattern: Temperature-responsive – faster in warm weather, slower in cool weather.
• Format: Small, free-flowing prills (beads) for even distribution on pot surfaces.

How to use

1. Check the pot size, then measure out the recommended amount using the guide below.
2. Sprinkle Osmocote evenly over the surface of the potting mix around the plant.
3. Do not bury the prills and there’s no need to water in.
4. Reapply every 6 months according to the same rates.

Application guide

• 15 cm pot: 1 tablespoon (TBL)
• 20 cm pot: 2 tablespoons
• 25 cm pot: 3 tablespoons
• 30 cm pot: 5 tablespoons
• 45 cm pot: 3/4 cup
• Measurement note: 1 TBL (tablespoon) = 15 g.

Suitable for use all year round, this controlled release orchid fertiliser takes the guesswork out of feeding so your plants get what they need, when they need it. Just top up twice a year and enjoy the display.