
Superthrive Liquid Bloom 3-12-6 for high-phosphorus flowering
Bloom 3-12-6 runs low on nitrogen and high on phosphorus, the ratio flowering plants pull hardest on as buds set. It carries all 6 macronutrients and all 10 micronutrients, so it feeds a complete diet rather than a partial one. The formula is urea-free and skips the salt buildup that urea-based feeds leave in the root zone. A high nitrate-to-ammoniacal nitrogen ratio holds back the stem elongation that pushes soft, stretchy growth in flower. Most growers switch to it as plants transition out of vegetative growth and keep feeding through bloom.
Urea-free bloom fertilizer for orchids, roses, and flowering plants
Growers feed it at 1/2 teaspoon per gallon with every watering, and one quart stretches to about 192 gallons of working solution. It works in soil, hydro, and containers, so the same bottle covers a windowsill orchid and a full bench of roses. For the most consistent bud response, feed with clean water buffered into the mild-acidic range. Start it before flower buds appear to help initiate bloom. Formerly branded as Dyna-Gro Bloom, the formula is unchanged under the Superthrive label. It comes in 1-quart, 1-gallon, and 5-gallon concentrate sizes for hobby through commercial use.
Key Features
- 3-12-6 NPK: Low nitrogen, high phosphorus ratio matched to flower and bud development.
- All 16 Nutrients: Supplies 6 macronutrients and 10 micronutrients in one bottle.
- Urea-Free: No urea means no salt buildup in the root zone.
- Nitrate Nitrogen Balance: High nitrate-to-ammoniacal ratio curbs stem elongation in flower.
- 1/2 tsp per Gallon: One quart mixes up to 192 gallons, fed with every watering.
- Soil, Hydro, or Containers: One concentrate works across roses, orchids, and violets.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Guaranteed Analysis (NPK) | 3-12-6 |
| Nitrogen (N) | 3% (low, nitrate-dominant) |
| Phosphorus (P2O5) | 12% |
| Potassium (K2O) | 6% |
| Nutrient Profile | All 6 macros + 10 micros (16 essential) |
| Formulation | Liquid concentrate, urea-free |
| Dose Rate | 1/2 tsp per gallon, every watering |
| Coverage (1 qt) | Up to 192 gallons mixed |
| Application | Soil, hydroponics, containers |
| Best For | Roses, orchids, African violets, flowering plants |
| Growth Stage | Flowering / bud initiation |
| Timing | Apply before flower buds appear |
| Also Known As | Formerly Dyna-Gro Bloom |
| Sizes | 1 quart, 1 gallon, 5 gallons |