First of all, we should know how to trim the leaves of orchids. What aspects should we pay attention to? I think You Lan should pay attention to the following aspects.
As we know, orchids are perennial plants, and their leaves are generally linear or banded. The leaves are mostly dark green with wax protective film, and the central main vein of the leaves protrudes or slightly protrudes to the back of the leaves to support the upward growth of orchid leaves. Photosynthesis and respiration of orchid leaves are important organizational structures to maintain orchid growth. There are many stomata on the back of orchid leaves. Water and nutrients in the air will be converted into organic nutrients for orchids after being absorbed by orchid leaves.
During the growth of orchids, there are often too many old leaves and old pseudobulb, which not only affects the appearance, but also is not conducive to air circulation, and it is easy to breed or be infected with pests and diseases, so it needs to be pruned properly. First of all, yellow old leaves and diseased leaves must be resolutely removed; Secondly, all withered and deformed leaves, as well as dead leaves or moldy spots in pseudobulb, should be removed in time, so as not to cause the spread of orchid diseases and insect pests and affect the growth and development of orchids.
As for the unhealthy leaves, we should decide whether to prune them according to the actual situation, because the leaves of orchids are photosynthetic organs, and pruning too many orchids is not conducive to the normal growth and photosynthesis of orchids. In addition, it should be noted that in order to avoid infection of orchid leaf wounds, pruning tools should be disinfected in advance, and medical alcohol, formalin and potassium permanganate can be used for disinfection. , can also be sterilized by cooking or baking directly with fire, and then used to prune orchid leaves. Lan You should be reminded to be extra careful when handling diseased plants to prevent the disease from spreading to healthy orchids.
Through our introduction, I believe everyone has a deeper understanding of whether the leaves of orchids can be cut.