I was just wondering what sort of fertiliser combo you should use to get your flowering spikes as long as possible. On the two occasions that the phal has flowered, its spikes were much shorter than when I bought it. (I use the same stake over and over). Also, the distance between the flowers decreased and they were partially blocking each other.

So, while the spike is developing, should I use a high nitrogen feed or should i use the bloom boosting fert (on the box it says-to be used before and during flowering).

Just wanted to know cos I have a few orchids that have just started their spikes.

Thanks.

Praveer