Phalaenopsis Repotting | Using Slow Release Fertilizer with Heavy Feeding Orchids

In today’s video I’ll repot my Phal Amboinensis into Sphagnum Moss, however I’m going to incorporate some slow release fertilizer to ensure it stays well fed - as it typically likes more nutrition than some of my other orchids, and I don’t want to fuss with making different nutrient solutions for my different orchids. I will use a dilute nutrient solution: 150PPM (Video down below), and ensure my Phals, Vandas and Catasetums have an extra boost with slow release fertilizer which will supplement what I’m feeding each time I water. I'll add a bit more fertilizer every 4 months under the bark top layer.

Here’s how I feed my orchids:
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Growing Conditions & Climate:
Almost all orchids grown indoors
Eastern Exposures (4-5 hours direct early morning sun) & LED Grow Lights
Zone 7a - Humid Subtropical

Products I use are linked below
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~Pots I use~
Self Watering / Leca:
4” Square Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/337Uh2a
6” Round Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/3aXsjdH (Fits 6” Repotme Inner Pot)
4” Round Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/3eLKswm (Fits 4” Repotme Inner Pot)
4.5” Round Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/2RfN25I (Fits 5” Repotme Inner Pot or Small Deli Container)
5” Square Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/334Y5kR
7” Round Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/3nF7eKc (I add S/H holes for flushing - No Inner Pot)
6” Round Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/3aWLXqm (I add S/H holes for flushing - No Inner Pot)
Inner Pots:
4” Clear Inner Pot: https://amzn.to/3xIAMvh
3” - 6” Clear Inner Pot Assortment: https://amzn.to/3e7hkAp
Cheap Swap: 16oz Deli container is the same size as 5” Repotme pot, just shorter
Organic / Non Self Watering:
3.5” Round Ceramic Pots: https://amzn.to/3vx4aTh (Fits 2” & 3” Repotme Pots)
5.5” Round Ceramic Pots: https://amzn.to/3vy4zoo (Fits most 5” Inner Pots)
4.7” Round Ceramic Pots: https://amzn.to/2QRufO1 (Fits most 4” Inner Pots)


~Materials I use for Repotting~
Self Watering / Leca:
LECA: https://amzn.to/3aStSth
Pebble Top Layer: https://amzn.to/3nD4s8q
Wicks: https://amzn.to/337Bcgt
Organic:
All Purpose Monterrey Bark Mix: https://amzn.to/3tgAic1
NZ Sphagnum Moss: https://amzn.to/3aTVhv0

~Fertilizers and Supplements~
Bloom City Clean Kelp: https://amzn.to/3vElju3
SuperThrive: https://amzn.to/3vBhAh3
Neem Oil: https://amzn.to/3xDQAPL
Calmag: https://amzn.to/3vAezxl
MSU Fertilizer: https://www.repotme.com/products/msu-...
MSU Slow Release Fertilizer: https://www.repotme.com/collections/f...
PH Control Kit: https://amzn.to/3vBY2ce (I use the test vial to measure the PH)

~Lights & Equipment~
Power Strip with Timer: https://amzn.to/3gW1hHC
Levoit Humidifier: https://amzn.to/3eMcBn1
Shelf Liners: https://amzn.to/2SaiH8T
Shelves: https://amzn.to/3gUV0vH
Monios Lights: https://amzn.to/2Sk12vI (Have bloomed Cattleyas for me)
Kihung Lights: https://amzn.to/3eLyPW4 (Good for Medium & Low Light Orchids)
Continuous Water Mister: https://amzn.to/3nHG3ON
Orchid Hobbyist Lights: https://theorchidhobbyist.com/product...