When should the flower buds of spring orchids be cut off (should the flower stems be cut off after the spring orchids bloom)

How long after spring orchid blooms is it appropriate to cut it off?

After the orchid blooms, in order to reduce nutrient consumption and not affect the normal growth of the plant, we need to cut off the flowers after flowering for a period of time.

The flowers are in full bloom, and many flower lovers are reluctant to cut them off, but in order for them to grow better, they can make necessary "sacrifices". So when is the best time to cut the flowers?

1. About a week after the flowers bloom

The flowering period of orchids generally lasts about half a month, and can last up to a month.

When pruning flowers, you can delay pruning them for about a week after the petals have fully opened. For orchid plants with more flowers, you can do it earlier.

At this time, the flowers are almost in bloom, and you can use sterilized scissors to cut off the flowers. In other words, let the flowers last for about 14 days in total, and then trim them off.

2. Pruning too late consumes more nutrients

If it is allowed to grow naturally, its pedicels will grow taller, the ovary will begin to grow, and the nutrients consumed in the later stage will become more and more. The plant will use more nutrients to supply the seeds to mature, which will affect the germination of new buds.

Precautions for pruning spring orchids after flowering

1. When the flowers have been open for a while, it is time to prune them. Try to choose a sunny noon time period, and avoid pruning on rainy days and in the morning, so as to avoid rain and dew after pruning, which may cause the plants to rot. If it is indoor maintenance, it depends on the situation.

2. When cutting flowers, be careful not to cut directly at the bottom. You can cut from the middle of the pedicel first. After the bottom pedicel is completely dry, cut the bottom one to avoid accidentally getting watered or rained on, which may cause root rot.