How to prune Phalaenopsis after flowering

Pruning Phalaenopsis after flowering

When pruning Phalaenopsis after flowering, you should cut off part of the flower stem, but not all of it. Do not let the plant bear fruit, as the fruit will consume a lot of nutrients and the survival rate of cultivation is extremely low.

Phalaenopsis pruning and flowering

In order to reduce the consumption of nutrients, Phalaenopsis should remove the withered flowers in time and prune the branches. If the roots and leaves are very strong and healthy, leave a few more flower stems and cut them off at 4-5 nodes from the base.

How to make Phalaenopsis bloom more

After Phalaenopsis blooms, cut off the remaining flowers and place them in an environment of about 15℃ for maintenance. Open windows for ventilation and avoid direct sunlight to prevent the flowers from being burned. Do not water too much. Generally, wait until the soil is dry before watering, and water once every 10 days or so.

Phalaenopsis maintenance methods after flowering

The reason why Phalaenopsis does not bloom may be due to dry environment, low indoor temperature, unbalanced fertilization ratio, careless watering, and poor air circulation.

Therefore, after the Phalaenopsis orchid blooms, the plant needs to be placed in scattered light for maintenance, ventilation must be ensured, and fertilizer should be added to allow it to recover quickly.