| Pruning orchids is indeed very important once it | | | | leaves are also a sign of unhealthy orchids. But |
| has started to flower especially if you want to | | | | before anything else, see to it that you have |
| promote a new growth. Pruning also ensures that | | | | instructions on hand before you attempt to do |
| your plant will be healthy and will bloom | | | | any pruning. Substantial information about pruning |
| repeatedly. Majority of novice orchid growers can | | | | the orchids are available online or from your local |
| be very nervous about pruning their plant because | | | | greenery. |
| they are scared that they will damage the plant. | | | | Step 3 - Make Sure that You Have the Right |
| Pruning your orchid doesn't have to be a difficult | | | | Pruning Tools at Hand |
| task especially if you will follow the following steps | | | | When you are ready to do the pruning, it will |
| listed below. | | | | always be best for you to have the correct tools |
| Step 1 - Right Timing for Pruning | | | | to help you do the job. The most important tool |
| The perfect timing for pruning your orchids should | | | | that you will need is a pair of scissor style |
| be when the orchids are dormant and there are | | | | secateurs. This tool will prune the stem efficiently |
| no more blooms. The best time to do this usually | | | | without causing any damage or harm to the plant. |
| falls during the months of October and | | | | Wipe the secaterus with a diluted bleach solution |
| November, generally in early October to late | | | | to disinfect it. Protect your skin by wearing sterile |
| November. If you fail to prune during these | | | | gloves. |
| months, you'll miss the chance to get pruning | | | | Step 4 - Know the What and Where to Prune |
| done and your orchid will once again start to | | | | Before you begin pruning your orchid, you should |
| bloom. However if your orchid is not pruned it | | | | know the proper way of how to prune it. You |
| may not have a new growth. | | | | can start by cutting back the actual orchid branch |
| The timing for pruning can depend on the variety | | | | where the flower stems instead of cutting the |
| of orchid. This is especially true among the kinds | | | | supporting stems. Cut about a quarter of an inch |
| of orchids that flower a lot of times during the | | | | away from the stem node. But be sure you |
| entire year. But the rule of the thumb is, if you | | | | know what particular kind of orchid you are |
| are not certain of when to prune, do the pruning | | | | growing because certain orchid varieties will |
| during the months of October and November. | | | | require different method of trimming. |
| Step 2 - Identify the Type of Your Orchid | | | | Step 5 - Check the Orchid Roots |
| Different orchid groups are individually unique as | | | | Check the roots of the orchid while pruning. |
| far as growth and flowering is concerned. For | | | | Healthy roots will have a green or grayish film and |
| novice orchid growers, they must look at the | | | | look agile. If the roots of your orchid plants are |
| phalaenopsis orchid variety. This variety will require | | | | brown, brittle and mushy, then you should |
| pruning the moment the flower will begin to | | | | cautiously trim it to allow a new growth. |
| exhibit signs of wilting. However, there are other | | | | So you see pruning is not that difficult. All you |
| varieties of orchids that will require pruning when | | | | have to do is follow these simple steps and you're |
| they show some signs of unhealthiness such as | | | | on your way to growing healthy orchids. |
| turning brown of the stems of your orchid. Yellow | | | | |