{"product_id":"orchid-focus-bloom-300ml","title":"Growth Technology Orchid Focus Bloom Flowering Plant Nutrient","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFeed built for the way orchids flower\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrchid Focus Bloom is a one-part liquid feed for orchids in their flowering phase, weighted towards \u003cstrong\u003ephosphorus and potassium\u003c\/strong\u003e so the plant can carry a heavy flush of long lasting blooms. All the nitrogen is supplied as \u003cstrong\u003egentle nitrates\u003c\/strong\u003e - no urea, no ammonia - which matters on a plant with fine, exposed roots that burn easily. It carries \u003cstrong\u003eall 14 essential elements\u003c\/strong\u003e and is enriched with \u003cstrong\u003eseaweed extract and humic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eNPK is 1.8-2.4-2.6\u003c\/strong\u003e at a \u003cstrong\u003e2.5ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e dilution, it suits most species and hybrids in any growing medium, and it is approved by the Eric Young Orchid Foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphorus and potassium led\u003c\/strong\u003e - a 1.8-2.4-2.6 ratio aimed squarely at flower initiation and quality.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrate nitrogen only\u003c\/strong\u003e - no urea or ammonia, so delicate orchid roots are not scorched.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete micronutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e - all 14 essential elements, plus seaweed extract and humic acid.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks in any medium\u003c\/strong\u003e - bark, moss, coco chip or a mixed orchid compost.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndependently recognised\u003c\/strong\u003e - approved by the Eric Young Orchid Foundation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery simple to dose\u003c\/strong\u003e - one part, 2.5ml per litre, no mixing order to remember.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe Problem with Feeding Orchids Like Houseplants\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eMost general houseplant feeds are nitrogen heavy and often use urea or ammonium as the nitrogen source. On an orchid that pushes leaf at the expense of flower spikes, and the harsher nitrogen forms are unkind to aerial roots sitting in open bark. A dilute, nitrate-based bloom formula gives the plant the phosphorus and potassium it needs at spike time without the salt stress that shortens root life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDilute at 2.5ml per litre of water.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSwitch to Bloom as flower spikes begin to form.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWater or dunk the pot, then let it drain fully - never leave roots standing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeed regularly at this weak rate rather than occasionally at a strong one.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlush with plain water periodically to keep the medium free of salt build-up.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNPK\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8 - 2.4 - 2.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDilution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5ml per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNitrogen Source\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrate only, no urea or ammonia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-part orchid bloom feed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost orchid species and hybrids, any growing medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Growth Technology","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53446968869130,"sku":null,"price":4.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/orchid-focus-bloom-300-ml_web_2.jpg?v=1785325167","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/orchid-focus-bloom-300ml","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}