How to prune angraecum eburneum

After flowering ends, typically winter to spring. Cut spent flower spikes at the base with sterilised long-handled scissors. For large specimens, check whether the spike has green nodes before cutting — some may re-flower. Remove dead basal leaves cleanly. Leave all aerial roots undisturbed.

Once per flowering season. Angraecum eburneum is a large monopodial orchid needing minimal pruning. After the long-spurred white flowers fade, cut the spent spike to the base — or leave it if it may re-bloom from the same spike. Remove dead leaves. Never cut aerial roots or the apical growing tip.

Cut spent flower spikes at the base with sterilised long-handled scissors. For large specimens, check whether the spike has green nodes before cutting — some may re-flower. Remove dead basal leaves cleanly. Leave all aerial roots undisturbed.