Orchids are exquisite plants that are often cultivated for ornamental purposes. Pruning is an essential part of orchid care. Correct pruning methods not only help orchids grow healthier and more beautiful but also allow them to perform better during their flowering period. In orchid care, pruning is a step that cannot be overlooked.
Pruning Time
1. Spring Pruning
2. Summer Pruning
3. Autumn Pruning
4. Winter Pruning
Preparing Tools
1. Scissors
2. Small Saw
3. Knife
4. Alcohol
Removing Dead Leaves
1. How to Identify Dead Leaves
2. How to Cut Off Dead Leaves
Thinning Old Stems
1. What Are Old Stems
2. How to Thin Old Stems
Paying Attention to Leaf Arrangement
1. The Importance of Leaf Arrangement
2. How to Pay Attention to Leaf Arrangement
Pruning Flower Stems
1. How to Identify Flower Stems
2. How to Prune Flower Stems
Promoting New Bud Growth
1. How to Promote New Bud Growth
2. Precautions
Maintaining Good Ventilation
1. The Importance of Ventilation
2. How to Maintain Good Ventilation
Proper Fertilization
1. The Importance of Fertilization
2. How to Fertilize Properly
Preventing and Treating Pests and Diseases
1. Common Pests and Diseases
2. Prevention and Treatment Methods
Adjusting Light
1. The Effect of Light on Orchid Growth
2. How to Adjust Light
Hanging Cultivation
1. The Benefits of Hanging Cultivation
2. Precautions
Repotting
1. What is Repotting
2. How to Repot
Methods for Pruning Different Types of Orchids
1. Cyclamen Orchid
2. Windmill Orchid
3. Tiger Orchid
Common Mistakes and Their Solutions
1. Incomplete Disinfection of Scissors
2. Pruning Too Hard
3. Mistaking Withered Branches for Dead Ones
4. Not Paying Attention to Ventilation and Fertilization
5. Insufficient Care Time
Pruning orchids is a very important task, but it must be done correctly and at the right time to achieve the best results. At the same time, it is crucial to maintain sufficient moisture and good ventilation, as well as promptly address any pests or diseases. Only in this way can orchids grow healthier and more beautiful.