Fertilizer for orchids - Bona Forte. Description, instructions for use and practical recommendations

Bona forte - what is it?

Bona Forte fertilizer is produced in Russia . first launched a line of plant nutrition in the early 00s, expanding the selection of products not only for house plants, but also for garden plants.

The main active substances in the composition of the drug are:

• magnesium – responsible for photosynthesis in plants;
• succinic acid - affects the process of growth and development of the plant as a whole.

In addition to magnesium and succinic acid, Bona Forte includes vitamins:

• tamine;
• niacin;
• potassium;
• phosphorus;
• vitamins C and group B.

Their action is aimed at strengthening the immunity and adaptability of plants to the growing environment.

It is not recommended to store Bona Forte in direct sunlight to avoid loss of activity of the drug.

Description and instructions for the “Health” complex

This organo-mineral fertilizer of the 2nd series “Health” is used in combination (alternately) with the mineral fertilizer of the 1st series “Beauty” described above and serves to increase the protective functions of the plant and intensive regeneration of the depleted orchid substrate.

Composition of "Health"

Essential macronutrients (NPK):

1. nitrogen (N) - 4%;
2. phosphorus (P2O5) - 2.5%;
3. potassium (K2O) - 7%.

Microelements: boron, calcium, magnesium and chelated forms of iron, manganese, zinc, copper, molybdenum, cobalt.

In addition to the substances listed above, the composition contains humic acid - 0.5%, which is a natural stimulant that gently renews depleted soil and at the same time improves the plant’s immune system. Humates accumulate chemicals and retain them for a long time so that the orchid gradually receives them in sufficient quantities.

Instructions for “Health”

It is worth noting that the instructions for using the Bona Forte “Health” fertilizer are similar to the use of the “Beauty” fertilizer with the same recommendations and warnings.

Indications and contraindications

Stimulating the growth and flowering of orchids, strengthening the protective functions of the immune system and resistance to negative environmental conditions are the main indicators for purchasing Bona Forte.

The drug is suitable for preventive purposes , as well as for treating the consequences of pest invasion.

The drug should not be used on orchids weakened by disease or damaged by insects, or after a recent transplant. In this case, the subcortex will do more harm than good.

Indications for use

Designed to stimulate growth and balanced nutrition of indoor orchid varieties, maintaining a decorative appearance.

Provides lush and long-lasting flowering, the formation of strong buds, increasing immunity to infectious diseases and plant resistance to adverse environmental factors.

Fertilizing with a complex composition simultaneously helps to increase the resistance of domestic flowers to pest damage.

Bona Forte is suitable for root watering and foliar foliar spraying.

Features of use

Bona Forte has been assigned the fourth chemical safety class. When working with this fertilizer, follow several important rules:

1. Avoid direct contact with the skin of your hands, use rubber gloves, and wash your hands with soap after all manipulations.
2. Wear a respiratory mask.
3. Avoid contact with eyes. If this happens, rinse them thoroughly with plenty of water.
4. Avoid ingestion. If the drug is ingested, it is necessary to rinse the stomach and go to the hospital.

Strictly follow the dosage label instructions. The water for the solution is warm and clean distilled. Cleaning through a filter is allowed. The diluted mixture can be stored in a dark place for no more than two weeks. For better penetration of nutrients and to avoid the risk of burning the roots of the plant, the flower is watered before applying fertilizer.

You should avoid feeding more than the amount indicated on the label. An overdose will cause the death of the orchid.

Bona Forte for orchids

This drug belongs to the line of domestic fertilizers. There are two fertilizer options: the Health series and the Beauty series.

The main active ingredients in “Beauty” are magnesium (directly involved in photosynthesis processes) and succinic acid (an active growth stimulator) . It also contains many microelements and useful complexes that are required for abundant orchid flowering.

Bona forte series for orchids.

Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it combines mineral and organomineral components. The former are responsible for the beauty and appearance of the flower, and the latter are responsible for its full health. Among the vitamins that are part of Bona Forte are:

• thiamine;
• niacin;
• vitamin C.

Most often, series 1 “Beauty” is used for feeding orchids . This is a special tonic that is intended for regular use. It contains six major microelements in chelated form. Together, they are better absorbed in the roots of the orchid and strengthen its immunity. Try this tonic, it has good reviews.

Release forms

Available in the form of granules and solution. It is believed that the solution is a very concentrated product and must be diluted according to the attached instructions.

Granulated Bona Forte is used to feed garden or greenhouse plants.

Indications for use

The main indications for the use of this fertilizer are stimulation of growth and flowering, as well as decorative care of orchids . In some cases, flower growers recommend using Bona Forte as a medicinal product when a plant is damaged by pests. It is strictly forbidden to use such complementary foods for a weakened flower.

Advantages and disadvantages

Among the advantages of this drug it is worth highlighting:

• long-term consumption with different types of feeding;
• possibility of use after the expiration date;
• affordability;
• quick result.

Bona Forte fertilizers have many advantages.

Among the disadvantages, it is worth highlighting the unpleasant odor when carrying out foliar fertilization.

Mode of application

To begin with, it is worth noting that the method of using forte can be:

• root. In this case, the plant is watered in the usual way - by immersion in a solution with fertilizer;
• foliar. It is necessary to carry out regular spraying, avoiding the buds and leaves of the plant.

The concentrate must be diluted strictly according to the instructions , otherwise irreparable harm to the health of the flower can be caused.

Important! Root and foliar feeding must be constantly alternated. The finished mixture cannot be stored for more than 2 weeks. If sediment occurs, it is recommended to shake well before use.

Depending on the time of year and the dormant period of the orchid, the number of waterings using fertilizer differs:

• in spring and summer , as well as during the active growing season, you need to water no more than once every 6-8 days;
• in winter and during the rest period - no more than once every 30 days.

To prepare a solution for root feeding, you will need 5-10 ml of Bona Forte concentrate per 1500 ml of water . The pot of orchids is placed in the resulting liquid for 30 minutes, then removed and allowed to drain well. This solution can be reused if stored in a dark place.

When spraying, you need to take 5 ml of concentrate per 3000 ml of clean water . The resulting solution is sprayed on the orchid until completely moistened.

Do not apply fertilizer immediately after replanting an orchid. It is better to wait about 14 days and only then introduce growth stimulants. Otherwise, you can seriously harm the plant. The same applies to sick or wilted orchids.

Precautionary measures

Bona Forte is classified as chemical safety class 4:

1. When working, be sure to use rubber gloves and wash your hands thoroughly with soap;
2. If the product accidentally gets on the mucous membrane of the eye, you should immediately rinse with running water;
3. If ingested, wash your stomach and consult a doctor.

The water for preparing the solution must be warm and highly purified. It is best to use filters or distilled water. The shelf life of the diluted mixture is no more than 2 weeks in a dark place.

to thoroughly moisten the orchid roots before adding fertilizer This will allow for better absorption of the active components of the drug. An overdose of complementary foods will lead to the death of the plant.

Before applying fertilizer, the roots need to be well moistened.

Important! When exposed to direct sunlight, Bona Forte loses its activity. Therefore, it is better to store it in a dark container.

What are the ways to use it?

The ways to use Bona Forte are:

• root , where watering is done in the usual way - immersion in a solution;
• foliar or frequent irrigation from a spray bottle without affecting the leaves and flowers.

Root and foliar feeding should be carried out in turn. If sediment forms in the concentrate container, shake thoroughly before use.

In the cold season, fertilizer is applied no more than once a month, and during the period of active flowering and growth - no more than once every seven days.

Purpose

In both fertilizing complexes, the main component - nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium NPK, or azophoska - provides the plant with additional nutrition, magnesium activates the photosynthetic process in the leaves. In the “Beauty” series, succinic acid acts as a growth stimulant, and in the “Health” series, humic acid renews depleted substrates and retains chemicals in the soil for a long time, giving the orchid the opportunity to gradually receive them in the required quantity.

The main component in fertilizer complexes is nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium NPK

Additional elements included in the chemical preparation in chelate form:

• provide complete and balanced nutrition, stimulating the active development of vegetative parts and roots,
• contribute to the complete absorption of nutrients by the plant,
• strengthens orchid resistance to disease,
• activate active flowering, accelerating the onset time, providing intensity and increasing duration.

A tonic growth stimulator and plant health drug are used for healthy flowers whose condition is not weakened by illnesses and stress as a result of transplantation.

Bona forte for orchids is used 1-2 weeks after the transplant procedure.

The use of Bona Forte is not recommended for plants that are sick or damaged by pests, with the exception of complex use with other drugs for treatment.

Dosage of use: how to dilute the concentrated drug?

For root feeding, 5 to 10 ml of concentrate per 1.5 liters of water is required. The bowl with the orchid is left in the solution for half an hour, and then taken out and waited until all the liquid has drained.

The same drained mixture of water and concentrate is suitable for reuse if stored properly: in a dark place, no more than two weeks.

When foliar feeding, take 5 ml of fertilizer per 3 liters of water . The solution is irrigated from a spray bottle until the soil is visibly moistened.

The concentrate will not benefit recently transplanted, diseased or weakened plants. After replanting, Bona Forte is applied two weeks later using warm and clean water. Exceeding the dosage specified in the instructions will not have a positive effect on the health of the orchid.

Release form

Orchid fertilizers were created by Rusinkhim agrochemical scientists in several formulas. Liquid concentrate Bona Forte has two lines for orchids:

1. Beauty (285 and 750 ml plastic bottles, as well as 10 ml sachets). A series designed to enhance and maintain the decorative quality of epiphytes at the highest level. Correct use allows you to achieve repeated and no less abundant flowering of epiphytic crops.
2. Health (285 ml). A product that enhances immunity and restores depleted substrate.

Effectively regulating growth, the tonic for stimulating abundant bud formation of orchids is produced under the Bona Forte brand in a 500 ml bottle with a spray bottle. The solution reduces the amount of dust settling on the orchid leaves, and also maintains their shine and elasticity.

Instructions for use

It is important to strictly comply with the dilution of water and concentrate in the dosage indicated on the label.

Equally important is compliance with the procedure when applying fertilizers. The shelf life of diluted Bona Forte is 2 weeks in a dark place. It must be shaken thoroughly before adding.

Preparing the plant

Fertilizers should not be applied during recent transplantation, during diseases, or during flowering. Before adding Bona Forte, the orchid must be watered to avoid burning the root system. To prepare the solution, use only filtered or distilled water. Then pour it into a saucepan or other container and lower the flower pot into it.

Feeding process

Keep the orchid in the solution with fertilizer for no longer than 20 minutes. The flower is returned to its usual place of residence only after the excess water has drained and the bottom has dried. If you do this right away, a solution will fall into the pan, which will re-absorb the roots, and this can lead to their rotting.

If the roots are severely damaged and the leaves are sick with chlorosis, then foliar feeding is done. The leaves are sprayed from the inside and outside with a spray bottle in the morning, when there is no bright sun, to avoid burns.

At the time of flowering, experienced flower growers advise not to touch the plant with fertilizing unless necessary. If there is such a need, the concentration of the solution must be reduced and added in small quantities.

To get a healthy and blooming orchid you will have to work hard. The use of Bona Forte fertilizer will stimulate the growth of the root system, leaves and flower stalks, and strengthen the immune system due to the content of vitamins in the composition.

If all application rules are followed, the result will be noticeable in the near future. Use Bona Forte with a special label “for orchids”, dilute the concentrate according to the instructions and do not use it on flowering, weakened or recently transplanted plants.

Plant care

Orchids need not only timely and correct fertilizing, but also proper care. It consists of watering, preventive treatments, and replanting.

Watering

Watering is a must before using Bona Forte fertilizer. For this purpose, most gardeners use a container filled with purified water at room temperature. Remove the plant after the root system is well saturated with moisture.

Attention! If you resort to using fertilizers without prior watering, you can significantly harm the flower.

If watering was not carried out before fertilizing, the plants receive severe burns, as a result of which the root system dies.

Top dressing

Fertilizer for indoor orchids Forte, the instructions for use of which contain all the necessary recommendations, are diluted in the proportions indicated above. The flower is kept in the solution for no longer than 20 minutes, after which it is removed and allowed to dry thoroughly. Correctly applied feeding has a positive effect on the growth and development of the orchid.

Watering is a mandatory procedure before fertilizing

Peduncles form a larger number of inflorescences, the flowering period is extended, the plant’s immunity is strengthened due to the presence of vitamins B, C and P. Photosynthesis processes occur fully, which prevents premature aging.

Transfer

As a rule, orchids are purchased at garden centers. There the plants are displayed in bloom in a small dark pot. Immediately there is a desire to move the flower to a larger container. Just don't rush into it. It is better to postpone this procedure until the end of the flowering period. The purchased plant is placed in a well-lit place, regularly watered and sprayed.

Attention! The soil of orchids should not be allowed to become excessively moist.

During the period of adaptation to a new place and flowering, orchids simply need Bona Forte. Before transplanting, the plant is watered abundantly, removed from the pot and the root system is carefully examined. There should be no signs of rot or any stains on it. At the slightest suspicion of these ailments, the affected areas are carefully cut out with a stationery knife, and the cut areas must be treated with a fungicide or activated carbon.

Attention! During transplantation, you should not remove old pseudobulbs, which at first glance seem non-viable, since in the future they will absorb and retain moisture.

A drainage layer of expanded clay, gravel or pebbles is poured onto the bottom of the new pot. The nutrient substrate is moistened so that it is moist but not wet. A small amount of soil is poured over the drainage and the orchid is installed. The nutritious soil mixture is added to the upper borders of the pot, shaking the container periodically. Do not compact the soil with your hands, as this often leads to breaking off the roots.

An adult orchid is transplanted once every 2 years.

In the first time after transplantation, while the root system of the orchid is not yet firmly established, the plant may require additional support. This is especially true for plants that produce long flower stalks. The first watering is carried out no earlier than after 5 days. Spraying is carried out regularly. Adult orchids require replanting once every 2 years. The procedure is planned for the spring.

Bona Forte occupies a leading position among special fertilizers intended for growing orchids. The drug not only stimulates flowering, but also promotes the formation of roots, increases immunity, and improves growth.

How can I use the product?

Instructions for use recommend using Bona Forte in different ways:

• Method 1 – root feeding. To do this, you need to dilute five ml of Bona Forte solution in one and a half liters of settled water at room temperature. The resulting product is used to water the plants as usual, using the immersion method. In this case, the same solution can be used several times, carefully draining it after use and storing it in a dark place.
• Method 2 – foliar feeding. The saturation of the substance should be half as much: five ml is enough for three liters of water. The resulting solution is sprayed on the orchid, avoiding contact with the flowers and buds.

The scheme for using the drug is as follows:

• During active growth (March - October) , it is necessary to fertilize the orchid for all 7 days in order to maintain its strength and give it the opportunity to fully develop.
• During dormant times (from November to February), one feeding per month is enough - at the moment the plant is resting and does not need to stimulate growth.

Precautionary measures

Concentrated fertilizer Bona Forte is not suitable for weakened plants.

Exception: a painful condition is caused by a lack of essential nutritional components or the product serves as an auxiliary therapy in the treatment of plant diseases.

Use with restrictions for recently transplanted flowers (at least 2-3 weeks must pass from this moment).

The prepared working fluid must be used immediately. Shelf life without loss of beneficial properties is up to 2 weeks.

The organic-mineral complex is compatible with medicinal drugs and does not reduce the effectiveness of their action. However, it should be used with caution when combined with other growth stimulants and nutritional mixtures.

Balanced fertilizer is included in the 4th class of chemical hazard. Relatively harmless to human and animal health if basic precautions are observed during breeding and processing:

• dilute the working fluid and work with the prepared solution using personal protective equipment;
• in case of contact with the skin and mucous membranes, the substances are washed off with running water;
• when penetrating the digestive system, take absorbent medications.

Exceeding the dosage can harm the plant.

Characteristic

Bona Forte is a complex concentrated organic-mineral fertilizer that stimulates the growth and healthy appearance of indoor orchids.

Composition and release form

The composition includes microelements in chelated form:

• nitrogen – 4%;
• potassium – 7%;
• phosphorus – 7%;
• magnesium – 1.3%;
• iron – 0.005%;
• manganese – 0.005%;
• boron – 0.002%
• zinc – 0.002%;
• copper – 0.004%;
• molybdenum – 0.0004%;
• cobalt – 0.0002%;
• as well as biologically active substances - C, B1, PP and acids.

An auxiliary product is a spray tonic for leaf spraying.

Bona Forte is produced by a domestic manufacturer in liquid form in two series.

• Beauty. The composition contains succinic acid. It acts as a natural stimulant necessary to maintain the life process of plants.
• In the Health series, organic-mineral substances, together with humic acid, carefully restore the structure of the soil, accumulating useful elements and energy, preserving them in the soil for a long time, giving them to the orchid gradually and in the right quantity.

A high proportion of the main ingredients - potassium, phosphorus and magnesium - serves as a source of enhanced nutrition and stimulation of photosynthesis.

The chelated form distinguishes Bona Forte from other salt fertilizers, which, when accumulated in the substrate, adversely affect the condition of capricious orchid roots. This helps complete absorption of the components and their long-lasting action without affecting the acidity of the soil mixture.

The product is packaged in plastic containers of various sizes, mostly 285 ml. Highly soluble in water. A slight precipitation is allowed, which mixes with the main mass with thorough shaking. When frozen, it does not lose its beneficial properties. After expiration date, it retains agronomic value.

Description of the fertilizer

Preparation hb 101: instructions for use, reviews from gardeners about the effectiveness of the fertilizer

Household crops are in dire need of periodic feeding, during which nutrients are supplied to them. Sunlight and watering will be enough only for weak growth and development, and for abundant flowering you cannot do without additional funds. Among gardeners who grow orchids, Bona Forte for orchids is very popular. It is sold everywhere, is inexpensive, and has a lot of advantages. There are also other brand products sold everywhere.

Manufacturer of fertilizer – RUSINKHIM (Russia). It appeared on the shelves in 2004 in the form of a line of fertilizers for the care of various herbs and crops. The main categories of the Bona Forte brand are Houseplants, For the Garden, Vegetable Garden. In each of the categories, products are produced in subcategories - Nutrition, Beauty, Health, Comprehensive care. The most popular Bona Forte products are “For orchids”, “For any indoor plants”. In addition to them, you can find products on the market for:

• decorative deciduous
• roses, chrysanthemums
• decorative flowering
• camellias, azaleas, rhododendrons, heathers
• cacti
• hydroponics
• coniferous
• lawn
• ficus, palm trees
• citrus fruits, etc.

The preparations are produced in the form of liquid fertilizers of complex action, which contain many macro- and microelements and useful substances. The entire set is a complete set for all indoor plants, providing them with adequate nutrition and excellent growth. The actions and advantages of Bona Forte brand products are as follows:

• A large proportion of the most important elements that will intensively “feed” the crops.
• The presence of magnesium is an essential element for the normal process of photosynthesis.
• The presence of basic substances in the form of chelates, which are better absorbed, work much longer.
• The presence of special substances—vitamins—that will strengthen the immune system and help prevent common crop diseases.
• Optimal tolerance of drafts, lack of moisture, sudden temperature changes after fertilizing.
• Rapid stimulation of growth and flowering.
• More abundant, vigorous flowering, the presence of more inflorescences.
• Increased flowering time.
• Preventing premature aging of flowers.

Fertilizers in the bottle are stored for a long time, but the prepared solution disappears within 14 days. Bona Forte should be stored correctly, away from direct sunlight. Transplanted flowers cannot be watered with brand products earlier than after 7-14 days. Sick flowers cannot be fed, the only exception being diseases caused by a lack of nutrients. Almost all fertilizers are universal, but it is still worth purchasing a liquid suitable for a particular type of pet. But for orchids you should buy a special product that is ideal for them.

Means for processing and fertilizing the garden

Bona Forte fungicides are widely used by owners of country houses, summer residents and gardeners. The products help increase the yield of vegetables and berries.

For conifers

Granular fertilizers and liquid preparations prevent needles from falling, changing their color and becoming infected with a fungal infection. For reliable protection, weekly use of tonic or twice a season application of granules to the soil is sufficient.

For hydrangeas

For bluish-blue flowers, fertilizing four times over the course of a month will preserve the original shade. A cap of the drug, diluted in half a bucket of water, will fertilize 3 square meters of area.

Remedy for blue hydrangeas

For potatoes, vegetables and root vegetables

Saturation with nitrogen and potassium will ensure intensive flowering and will have a positive effect on the size of tubers, as well as the growth of vegetable crops. A standard 5-kilogram package is enough to feed eight acres.

Universal

The product is offered in various types:

• Long-acting universal fertilizer Bona Forte with zeolites shortens the ripening period;
• a drug with molybdenum additives increases the yield of various crops.

Fertilizing is done during planting and during the growing season.

For berry crops

The product is applied during planting of berry bushes and strawberries. Wild berries growing in a summer cottage, as well as cranberries and blueberries, also benefit from a complex of minerals. As a result of fertilizing, the sugar content increases and the yield increases. Fertilizer should be applied 2-3 times a season and the feeding should be completed half a month before harvest.

For the lawn

Active growth and rich color of lawn grasses will be fully provided by Bona Forte lawn fertilizer. It contains a complex of microelements that improve photosynthesis, provide brightness and prevent aging of greenery. The first fertilizing is carried out after the soil has thawed and then fertilizer is applied to the soil 2-3 times a month.

For hemp

Bona Forte provides balanced nutrition for this plant. Minerals increase the volume of leaf mass and promote intensive growth of cannabis. The maximum effect is achieved by a combination of root and foliar feeding.

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