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title: "Osmocote Orchid | Controlled Release Fertiliser"
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summary: "Scotts Osmocote Orchid 500g (NPK 17-2-6). Feeds up to 6 months. Sprinkle on, no watering-in. Pot rates for 15–45 cm. Ideal for Cymbidium, Dendrobium, Phalaenopsis."
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brand: Scotts
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# Osmocote Orchid | Controlled Release Fertiliser

> Scotts Osmocote Orchid 500g (NPK 17-2-6). Feeds up to 6 months. Sprinkle on, no watering-in. Pot rates for 15–45 cm. Ideal for Cymbidium, Dendrobium, Phalaenopsis.

Brand: [Scotts](https://fernland.com.au/brands/scotts/)
Categories: [Controlled & Slow Release Fertiliser](https://fernland.com.au/fertilisers/plant-fertilisers/controlled-slow-release-fertiliser/)

| Option | SKU | Price (ex GST) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Osmocote Orchid | Controlled Release Fertiliser | 118595 | $10.00 |
| Osmocote Orchid | Controlled Release Fertiliser | 118595-6 | $53.00 |

## Description

## Scotts Osmocote Orchid – Controlled Release Fertiliser

Uneven nutrition and surge growth can set orchids back. Scotts Osmocote Orchid delivers controlled, consistent feeding with trace elements for sustained vigour and flowering. One application feeds continuously for up to 6 months, making it a reliable program fertiliser for orchids and bromeliads.

### Key Features and Specifications

- Controlled-release fertiliser formulated for orchids

- NPK analysis: 17-2-6 (plus trace elements)

- Feeds for up to 6 months from a single application

- Designed to minimise surge growth

- Outdoors only

- Suitable for all types of orchids including Cymbidiums, Dendrobiums, Phalaenopsis, plus Bromeliads

- Prills encased in a permeable, biodegradable soy-extract coating for consistent nutrient release

- Pack size: 500 g

### Application and Usage Instructions

Simply sprinkle Osmocote evenly onto the growing media around your plants. No need to water in. Reapply in 6 months according to the rates below.

Pot diameter
Amount of Osmocote

15 cm
1 TBL

20 cm
2 TBL

25 cm
3 TBL

30 cm
5 TBL

45 cm
3/4 cup

*Notes: TBL = tablespoon ≈ 15 g.*

#### Safety Information

- Keep out of reach of children and pets.

- Contains fertiliser salts. If ingested, drink plenty of water and seek medical advice if larger quantities are consumed.

### Why professionals choose Osmocote for orchids

With a proven controlled-release prill and balanced NPK 17-2-6 plus trace elements, Osmocote Orchid provides consistent nutrition without surges, supporting greener foliage and more reliable flowering across Cymbidiums, Dendrobiums and Phalaenopsis.

## Specifications

- **NPK:** 17-2-6
- **Suitable For:**  Nursery +  Landscape

## Documents

- [Label - Osmocote Orchid - 251128](https://fernland.com.au/documents/63/)
- [SDS - Osmocote Orchid - 250602](https://fernland.com.au/documents/263/)