Jack’s® Classic Orchid Special
$14.99
Available for Local DeliveryOrchid Special 30-10-10 feeds through both roots and leaves. Orchids need this high nitrogen and special micronutrient formula when potted in porous fibers, fir bark and rock. This formula emphasizes the vegetative growth stage (leaves), and will assure that the plant’s requirements for increased nitrogen will be satisfied as new leaves develop and mature. It is an excellent root and foliar feeding product, not only for orchids, but also for all turf and ornamental grasses.
1 Each. 8 ounce
Frequently Asked Questions
Jack’s Classic Orchid Special 30-10-10 is a water-soluble fertilizer formulated to support healthy orchid growth, particularly during the vegetative stage when new leaves are developing. Its high-nitrogen formula also contains micronutrients and can feed orchids through both their roots and leaves.
The numbers 30-10-10 represent the percentages of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in the fertilizer. The higher nitrogen level makes this formula particularly suited for encouraging healthy green leaves and new vegetative growth.
Jack’s Classic Orchid Special is specifically designed for orchids grown in fir bark and other porous growing media. As fir bark decomposes, it can reduce the nitrogen available to the plant. The 30-10-10 formula supplies additional nitrogen to help meet the orchid’s needs.
Jack’s Classic Orchid Special can be used on orchids grown in bark media and other orchids with higher nitrogen requirements. Always consider the orchid’s growing medium and follow the product label when determining the appropriate fertilizer.
Yes. Jack’s Classic Orchid Special is specifically formulated for the vegetative growth stage. Its high-nitrogen formula supports the development and maturation of new leaves and helps promote strong, green growth.
Jack’s Classic Orchid Special primarily supports vegetative growth rather than being a bloom-focused fertilizer. When an orchid begins developing a flower spike, a bloom-focused fertilizer may be more appropriate. Jack’s guidance identifies Blossom Booster 10-30-20 as its formula for supporting flower spikes and blooms.
Orchids generally need more nutrients while they are actively growing and producing new leaves and roots. Jack’s Classic Orchid Special is designed specifically for this vegetative growth period. Feeding needs may decrease when temperatures, light levels and active growth slow.