How to prune Dendrobium

When to prune Dendrobium

According to the growth time of Dendrobium, pruning can be divided into three times. The first is the dormant period, that is, pruning after the dormancy of Dendrobium in late autumn or winter. The second is the vigorous growth period. During this period, the main focus is on pruning the overgrown branches to reduce nutrient consumption and promote more flowering. The third pruning is mainly after the flowers wither, and only the messy branches and dead flowers need to be pruned.

Dendrobium pruning

In addition to pruning old branches, potted Dendrobium also needs to prune some overgrown branches to create a dwarf plant shape with concentrated nutrients, promote the growth of new branches, and increase the number of flowers.

When the Dendrobium plant is too tall, you can prune it to shorten it and promote division. The pruning position should not be too low to avoid affecting germination. In addition, on the branches, each cutting position must be at the same height.

After pruning the Dendrobium, apply granular fertilizer to supplement nutrients. When some of the flowers of the plant wither, you can cut off the remaining flowers. When the plant shape is not good-looking, you should be willing to cut it, leaving about 10 cm per plant.

Tips for pruning dendrobium

When pruning Dendrobium, be careful to prune it immediately when the overall growth trend of the plant is not good. When pruning, place the pruning mouth above the node, leaving 10 cm of space for new buds to grow. In addition, ensure that the pruning on the left and right is balanced, add fertilizer in an appropriate amount, and ensure that there are sufficient nutrients in the soil.

When pruning Dendrobium, be careful to remove old branches, diseased branches and leaves, and dead flowers that are affected by pests and diseases to prevent the spread of pathogenic bacteria and affect the overall health of the plant.

Dendrobium has been cultivated for many years, and if the aging roots and dead roots are not trimmed in time, it will also affect the growth of the above-ground part. Dendrobium itself grows slowly, and even if it sprouts, it will take a long time to grow new leaves.

Dendrobium pruning and flowering

If you find that the branches are growing excessively during the growth period of Dendrobium, you can maintain the beauty of the entire plant by topping and pruning the overgrown branches. This is conducive to concentrating nutrients, promoting the growth of new branches, and increasing the number of flowers.

After the Dendrobium orchid withers, you can cut off the withered buds, adjust the plant shape, and cut off the messy branches. Pruning will help promote side buds in the next process, increase the number of flowers, and prolong the life of the plant.

Dendrobium pruning precautions

Dendrobium is a continuously growing plant. All old branches are nutrient storage devices and must be retained during pruning, otherwise the seedlings will lose their source of nutrition.