How to prune February orchid

How to prune February orchid

February orchid has strong vitality and strong adaptability to the environment, so it grows fast. In order to maintain its beautiful appearance and keep it growing healthily, it needs pruning and management.

Time to prune

It is best to prune February orchid during its growth period, that is, during its fruiting period. Choose to prune during the midday when it is warmer and avoid pruning at night.

Steps to trimming

When pruning, usually during the fruiting period, you can use a lawn mower to trim the plant to a height of about 15 cm.

During the pruning process, pay attention to pruning old branches, sick and weak branches, and newly grown branches. This will be more conducive to the growth of the plant and make its branches and leaves lush. The flowers are numerous and long-lasting.

When pruning, you can perform certain shaping pruning according to the growth form of the plant. This will make the February orchid more beautiful in appearance, improve its ornamental value, and beautify the space.

The general purpose of pruning is to keep the strong buds and cut off the withered branches and buds around the strong buds, as well as the yellow leaves. This will help accumulate nutrients and make the plant grow faster.

Maintenance after pruning

After pruning the February orchid, first remove the pruned branches and leaves, and remove the weeds in the pot soil;

After pruning, water the plants and pay attention to the pruned ends to avoid water contact. You can wrap the pruned ends with plastic film and remove it at night. This will prevent the pruned ends from drying up and encourage them to grow and sprout again.

The trimmed plants can be placed in a well-lit place for normal maintenance, but avoid direct sunlight. Pay attention to shade and avoid direct air vents.