When the branches and leaves of white orchids grow poorly, they need pruning. Pruning tools need to be disinfected, and weak, withered, overlapping, crossing, rotten and unsightly branches need to be pruned. After the flowering period, cut off the residual flowers and unopened buds, apply disinfectant to the wound, place it in a well-ventilated cool place, and apply fertilizer appropriately.

When will the white orchids be pruned?

White orchids can be pruned in April-May and September after flowering. In April and May, all the leaves that are not growing well on the plant can be cut off, and at the same time, the branches and leaves that grow too densely can be cut off. All the old branches with dead flowers and broken leaves can be pruned in September.

How do white orchids prune branches and leaves?

When plants have poorly growing branches and leaves, they need to be pruned. Pruning tools need to be disinfected, and weak, withered, overlapping, crossing, rotten and unsightly branches need to be pruned. After the flowering period, it is necessary to trim the residual flowers and non-flowering buds.

Generally, according to the law of survival of the fittest, the weak branches, moth-eaten branches and twisted branches should be cut off from the base, which can not only reduce nutrient consumption, but also promote the germination of new branches and make them grow stronger.

White orchids grow rapidly after pruning.

The lateral branches or branchlets on the lateral branches of the white orchid can be pulled to change the branching direction and promote the formation of new branches and flower buds. In its vigorous growth period, the straight branches can bend to the part with large space until cracks appear, which can be repeated and pointed after one week. After the flowers wither, the residual flowers need to be trimmed in time.

Pruning and flowering of white orchids

Potted orchids should prune dead old branches, diseased branches, clustered branches and dense branches, and properly pick the old leaves under the branches to reduce the consumption of nutrients and promote the growth of new branches.

Matters needing attention in pruning white orchids

Pruned white orchids must not be placed directly in the sun, but in a cool and ventilated place. Keeping the temperature at 20-25 degrees can make its lateral branches grow faster. Don't spray water on the incision frequently after pruning, otherwise it will easily lead to slow wound healing.