Pruning guide
How to prune comparettia falcata
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Pruning comparettia falcata — FAQ
When should I prune comparettia falcata?
After flowering, typically late summer to early autumn. Snip spent flower spikes to the base using sterile scissors. Leave all green pseudobulbs intact. Peel away any dry, papery sheaths that have loosened naturally, but do not force them off.
How often does comparettia falcata need pruning?
Once per flowering cycle; dead material removed as needed. Comparettia falcata is a small epiphytic orchid that needs essentially no pruning. Remove spent flower spikes after the bright scarlet-pink blooms have dropped. All healthy pseudobulbs and foliage should be left undisturbed. Only strip away visibly dead or shriveled leaves and back-bulbs that have completely dried out.
How do you prune comparettia falcata?
Snip spent flower spikes to the base using sterile scissors. Leave all green pseudobulbs intact. Peel away any dry, papery sheaths that have loosened naturally, but do not force them off.