Grow More® Premium Orchid Food Growth 30-10-10 — 10 oz

High-Nitrogen Chelated Formula Built for the Active Orchid Growth Season

An orchid that never builds strong leaves and pseudobulbs in the growing season rarely blooms well later, and a low-nitrogen, general-purpose feed does little to change that. Grow More Premium Orchid Food Growth 30-10-10 leans hard into nitrogen specifically to support that vegetative window, driving the leaf and pseudobulb development that stores the energy reserves next season's flowers depend on.

The 30-10-10 ratio is timed for use from February through September, with fully chelated micronutrients that stay available across the varied pH conditions found in bark, sphagnum, gravel, and inorganic orchid substrates. In the 10 oz size, the concentrated water-soluble formula covers a meaningful number of feedings from a compact jar.

Key Features & Benefits

• 30-10-10 Growth-Stage Ratio: High nitrogen relative to phosphorus and potassium, calibrated for active leaf and pseudobulb development.
• Chelated Micronutrients: Trace elements stay plant-available across the pH range typical of bark, sphagnum, and inorganic orchid media.
• February-Through-September Timing: Formulated for the active growing season, particularly for Cymbidiums and similar temperature-sensitive genera.
• Broad Substrate Fit: Works on slab-mounted epiphytic orchids, terrestrial orchids in potting mix, and orchids grown on gravel or inorganic substrate.
• Concentrated 10 oz Jar: A compact, water-soluble format that stores easily and stretches across many diluted feedings.

Who Should Use This

Orchid hobbyists and collectors growing Cymbidiums and other epiphytic or terrestrial species during their active growth window are the direct fit. It pairs with Grow More Premium Orchid Food Bloom 6-30-30 as a two-stage program — Growth formula through the vegetative season, switching to Bloom as plants set spikes in the fall.

About Grow More Inc.

Founded in 1918 in Hollywood, California as National Chemical Company, Grow More Inc. now operates from Gardena, California, producing a fertilizer line that includes a dedicated two-stage orchid nutrition program alongside its broader agricultural and ornamental feeding products.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I switch from the Growth formula to the Bloom formula?

For Cymbidiums, run the Growth 30-10-10 formula from February through September during active growth, then move to the Bloom 6-30-30 formula in autumn as temperatures cool and bud spikes begin forming. Other genera can follow the same active-growth-to-bud-initiation cue rather than a fixed calendar date.

How often should I fertilize orchids with the Growth formula?

Most growers feed a diluted solution at every watering during the growing season rather than a strong dose less often — a weakly-weekly approach. This delivers steady nutrition while limiting salt buildup in the media.

Can this formula be used on orchid types other than Cymbidiums?

Yes. It suits slab-mounted epiphytic orchids, terrestrial orchids in potting mix, and orchids on gravel or inorganic substrate. The high-nitrogen ratio benefits any orchid actively producing vegetative growth.

Why do chelated micronutrients matter for orchid growing media?

Bark, sphagnum, and inorganic substrates are naturally low in trace nutrients, and non-chelated forms can lock out at the pH swings common in those media. Chelated forms stay soluble and available across that range.

Should I flush orchid media while using this fertilizer?

Yes, flush with plain water every few waterings to prevent salt buildup in the growing media, which can otherwise damage sensitive orchid roots over time. This is especially important in containers with limited drainage where salts have nowhere to go.