How to prune Crane Orchid

When to prune the crane orchid

The crane orchid, also known as the bird of paradise, can be promoted to bloom through proper pruning. Pruning is mainly done in late winter and early spring, when new buds sprout. The dense flower buds on the branches should be thinned out to reduce nutrient consumption. It is only necessary to leave about 3 new buds on the main branches.

How to prune the branches of the crane orchid

The leaves of the Strelitzia ovata have withered, but the petioles are still green. You can cut off the leaves and keep the petioles. If the petioles also wither, you can then cut off the petioles. When cutting, be careful to cut off the petioles as much as possible, and do not cut directly to the base, because new leaves will sprout here.

  The crane orchid needs to be properly pruned in spring, and the excess flower buds on the branches should be thinned out to ensure the nutrition of the main branches. It should also be topped off in the young stage and the overly long branches should be cut off to ensure the beauty of the plant. It should be pruned during the growing period and after flowering to cut off useless branches and dead flowers to avoid consuming too much nutrients.

How to prune the crane orchid to make it grow faster

The growth rate of the crane orchid is relatively fast, and heavy pruning is mainly used during the growing season. Dense branches and inner branches need to be cut off, mainly starting from the base. This will allow the crown to be more ventilated and light-permeable. After pruning, some useless branches should also be cut off to avoid excessive consumption of nutrients.

How to prune the crane orchid to make it bloom

After the flowering period of the cranesbill flowers ends, proper pruning is needed. The remaining flowers and unopened buds can be cut off, and dead branches and diseased and insect-infested branches should also be removed. Other flower branches should be thinned out. After pruning, fertilizer and water management should be increased, and the light exposure time should be gradually increased. Normal maintenance can be carried out when the growth is good.

Tips for pruning crane orchid

When cultivating the Crane Orchid, you must pay attention to pruning. If it is not pruned for a long time, there will be many dead leaves and branches. It must be pruned regularly. In addition, the pot needs to be changed every 2-3 years. When changing the pot, you need to trim the dead roots, rotten roots, and old roots.