Orchids are a beautiful plant that require pruning once the flowers fall off. Dead stems and roots can be easily removed to improve their overall health. To prune an orchid, cut it back to the first two or three nodes instead of cutting the spike to the base. Prune orchids after blooming, with timing varying depending on the orchid type. Prioritize dead or unhealthy parts of the plant to ensure its wellbeing.
- Cut off the orchid stem a half inch to an.
- After the flowers fall off, cut green Phalaenopsis orchid stems around half an inch above the node (the bumps on the stem) from which the first flower appeared. Trim 1 inch above that node, or bump, on the orchid spike. For unhealthy, brown spikes, cut all the way back to the base of the plant.
- For double-spike orchids, cut one spike at the base of the plant and cut the other spike 1 inch above the node under the lowest flower bloom
If the flower spike is a healthy green color, prune it about an inch above the node. Wait for all the blooms to fall off the plant before pruning. Trim any stems that are brown or yellowed down to the level of the soil so new, healthy stems can grow.
Some people believe it is best to cut off the stem entirely at the base where it comes out of the leaves, as it will bloom again in several months. The first step is to cut the flower spike back to its base, leaving a small portion intact to encourage the orchid to produce new shoots. Trim 1 inch above that node, or bump, on the orchid spike.
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