Orchids have very specific nutritional requirements and, although it is true that they can survive on very low levels of nutrition, they will only reach their full magnificence if properly fed. Just ask a professional grower or a consistent winner at orchid shows. Orchids should not be fed with general purpose plant ‘foods’ for many reasons. Most importantly the nitrogen supply in the mass market product will inevitably contain high levels of ammonia and urea. These compounds can be quite toxic to orchids and should never be supplied for that reason. Orchid Focus is completely free of ammoniacal and ureic nitrogen. Orchid Focus is manufactured from the purest and most soluble mineral salts. It is fortified and enhanced with a complex profile of organic plant acids. It is precisely formulated for the needs of orchids – contains no ammonia or urea. It is non-toxic and poses no environmental hazards. Orchid Focus is an ideal feeding programme for orchids. It can help produce healthier, more vigorous plants and brighter, longer lasting flowers. Almost all orchid species and hybrids will benefit from a regular feeding schedule. It is especially valuable when preparing plants for exhibition or sale. The most commonly cultivated genera – Cymbidium, Paphiopedilum, Cattleya, Phalaenopsis, and Dendrobium, will all benefit from a proper programme of nutrition. They can be fed through the roots and by foliar application – misting the leaves. Orchid Focus is available in two separate formulations: Orchid Focus Grow has high levels of nitrogen, derived from nitrates, to encourage the growth of healthy shoots and leaves. Orchid Focus Bloom has enhanced levels of phosphorus and potassium to support heavy flowering. Both formulations contain a complex profile of mineral salts and organic compounds. Orchid Focus NPK Ratios Grow 2.2:1.3:2.1 Bloom 1.9:2.5:2.6