Saturated orchid roots cannot take up any more water, and your fertilizer is water soluble... So, I've always been suspicious of the 'water first' recommendation. Seems inefficient, at best. If I were worried about fertilizer burn, i'd fertilize first, and then water with plain water.
Rob
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