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When is the best time to prune orchids?
Pruning effect of Milan orchid

M blue flowers can be pruned all year round. In spring, the branches can be shortened to make them grow more lateral branches and make the plant shape fuller. In summer and autumn, cut the long branches short, remove the rotten branches, diseased branches, dead branches and weak branches, and concentrate on supplying nutrients to other branches to bloom more flowers. In winter, pests and weak branches will be pruned to increase the light transmittance.

Pruning time of orchids

Orchids can be pruned all year round, generally concentrated in seedling stage and growth stage. Pruning in different periods has different emphasis.

How many times should orchids be pruned?

As long as the temperature is around 20 degrees, orchids can continue to grow and bloom and can be pruned twice a year. The best pruning period is after flowering. After 10 months, it can be pruned according to the needs of plant type. If the type is not very good, you can repair it again. Generally, it is better to leave a crown of Milan plant, and then cut off the branches by 5- 10cm. After pruning, some nitrogen fertilizer can be added appropriately to make the branches grow more branches and the plants grow fuller. Other seasons can be trimmed at any time, only lightly, such as pruning too long branches, branches that affect internal transparency, weak branches and so on.

Pruning method of orchid

1. Pruning is needed when picking seedlings. When the length of the main branch is more than 20cm, topping and pruning can be carried out to inhibit the top advantage and be beneficial to the later growth. Old branches and leaves produced by metabolism at the bottom should also be cut off, which will affect growth. 2. Pruning in spring is the beginning of a year's growth. It was kept indoors before winter came. After moving outdoors in spring, it needs a little pruning. Cut the branches short first, and then remove some branches that are too dense. This can concentrate nutrients, promote the germination of lateral branches and make the plants fuller. 3. Prune orchids in autumn. The flowering period is July-August. Autumn basically blooms and it's over. Pruning in time and removing residual flowers first can reduce the consumption of nutrients and avoid the rot of branches and breeding bacteria. Then, in addition to dry branches, cut too many branches. At this time, they can also be properly shaped to maintain the beautiful shape of plants, and timely pruning can maintain the permeability of plants, which is conducive to the later growth.

Matters needing attention in orchid pruning.

Orchids are very resistant to pruning and can be pruned every day, but pay attention to the high temperature period in summer, they can't be pruned, and it is difficult to rejuvenate, and the wound is easy to be infected with bacteria.