How to prune Phalaenopsis in summer

1. Two cutting methods

The flowering period of Phalaenopsis is mainly from April to June. It blooms for two to three months. Therefore, the most important thing in summer is pruning after flowering. There are two main types of pruning. One is pruning in the hope that it will bloom a second time that year. The second is to let it rest in preparation for pruning it for flowering the following year.

2. Pruning of secondary flowering

If you want it to bloom again that year, you should not cut off all its flower stems. Observe its growth and leave a few sections of the vigorous flower stems. The flower stems can be cut back four to five nodes from the base. You can leave the flower stalk, which will have some remaining buds on it. In this way, as long as they are carefully maintained, they will bloom again. Then, after two or three months, it can bloom again. However, don't let it bear fruit, otherwise it will consume too many nutrients. In addition, you should also check the condition of the roots. Poor roots will affect the second flowering.

3. Take a good rest and prune

If you want the plant to have a good rest this year so that it can bloom better next year, you can cut all the flower stems off from the base. In this way, it will grow new flower branches next year and the quality of flowering will be better. In addition to pruning, you also need to check the condition of the roots and prune the roots at the same time. After pruning, you also need to check whether the soil is suitable and change the soil in time.