How to prune bottle orchid

When to prune bottle orchids

It is generally suitable to prune the bottle orchid during its winter dormancy. If you want to use the pruned branches of the bottle orchid for cuttings, you can use a mixture of leaf mold, garden soil, river sand and a small amount of wood ash as the substrate, and then insert the stronger branches directly into the prepared substrate, and pay attention to increasing the air humidity.

How to prune the branches of wine bottle orchid

Since the bottle orchid grows from the bottom upwards, it should be pruned from the bottom to the top. First, start pruning from the bottom leaves, and then move upwards layer by layer, removing the leaves that are not growing well. This will help the pruned plant to thrive and ensure its overall aesthetics.

Bottle orchids are dormant in winter, and the growth rate of the plant is relatively slow at this time. Once yellow, too dense, weak or diseased leaves appear, they need to be removed in time to ensure that the plant survives the winter smoothly.

Tips for pruning bottle orchids

After pruning the bottle orchid, it is necessary to ensure the light, temperature and water requirements for its normal survival. In winter, it needs to be placed in a sunny place, stop fertilizing and watering, and check whether the plant is attacked by pests and diseases.