What exactly is superthrive?

[Angurek]

Is it a rooting hormone, or is it a fertilizer? I keep hearing miraculous and exaggerated stories about how it brings back plants that were on heaven's door.

I don't belive the hype, but if it is a good fertilizer, I don't see why I can't try it on my plants. Anyone know what vendors sell it?

[Matilda]

I found it at a hydroponics shop. Don't know if it's snake oil or a magical elixir. I do use it though, just in case.

From what I've heard it is a root stimulant and vitamin boost? I don't think it is a fertilizer.

[trdyl]

Superthrive is just a root stimulant + vitamins. It is not a fertilizer. It is good stuff tho. I have been using it for the past 5 years and really like the results.

[got ants]

I'll add this, though I may be wrong, but I have personally seen it make a difference.

Think of it as an additive that allows the plants to make use of fertilizer.

I've even started using it on my rare palms and bonzais and have seen drastic improvements.

Get the biggest bottle you can afford. Once you start seeing the results, you'll always use it (my advice is only use it when you fertilize your plants)

[stefpix]

how do you see the results? can you elaborate? it is expensive. do you use a control plant with no superthrive and notice a difference?

[markinthegarden]

Originally Posted by stefpix

how do you see the results? can you elaborate? it is expensive. do you use a control plant with no superthrive and notice a difference?

I have used superthrive in many circumstances, sometimes with a control group. You do not need to use a control group to see the results. The exact formula is a trade secret, but they advertise over fifty vitamins and hormones. Yes, it is expensive but I think worth the money. I have seen great results in landscape applications, bonsai, tropicals, etc.

The cheapest way to purchase is by contacting the company and ordering directly.

[marydaniellesantos]

Originally Posted by stefpix

how do you see the results? can you elaborate? it is expensive. do you use a control plant with no superthrive and notice a difference?

It's a concentrated solution, so a little goes a long way if you only have a handful of chids.

[greenpassion]

Can you mist orchids with it? Would it be benificial to do that?

[marydaniellesantos]

Originally Posted by greenpassion

Can you mist orchids with it? Would it be benificial to do that?

You don't want to get it on the foliage. You can however soak the pots in warm water, and a little of Superthrive. That also helps with using a little less of it.

[rwj5279955]

As someone who keeps a bottle of SuperThrive around, I would not recommend using it for anything other than rooting transplants, and for people who's plants are less than healthy.
Do not use it during flowering, as you may stunt the flowers, or not get as many.
SuperThrive is good for root growth, and that's about it. Why why would anyone want to encourage root and vegetative growth during bloom?