How to prune bulbophyllum longissimum

Immediately after flowering ends. Snip spent flower spikes at the base with sterilised scissors. Remove yellowed or dead leaves by cutting at the pseudobulb junction. When dividing for propagation, cut the rhizome so each section retains at least two to three pseudobulbs.

After each bloom cycle; division rarely, only when needed. Bulbophyllum longissimum is a miniature epiphytic orchid needing virtually no pruning. Once the flower spike finishes, cut it at the base — spikes do not rebloom. Remove any dead or yellowing leaves. The creeping rhizome is part of the plant's natural growth habit and should not be cut unless you are intentionally dividing the plant.

Snip spent flower spikes at the base with sterilised scissors. Remove yellowed or dead leaves by cutting at the pseudobulb junction. When dividing for propagation, cut the rhizome so each section retains at least two to three pseudobulbs.