Pruning guide
How to prune corsage orchid
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Pruning corsage orchid — FAQ
When should I prune corsage orchid?
Immediately after flowering ends, typically in autumn. Cut spent spikes at their base near the sheath with sterile scissors. Remove fully dead back-bulbs only. Divide congested clumps during repotting rather than pruning individual canes.
How often does corsage orchid need pruning?
As needed after each bloom cycle; back-bulb removal rarely needed. Cattleya labiata needs minimal pruning. After flowers fade, cut the spent flower spike down to the base of the sheath with sterile scissors. Leave all pseudobulbs and rhizome intact. Remove only yellowed or dead back-bulbs that are completely shrivelled. Dividing during repotting every 2–3 years keeps the plant vigorous without traditional pruning.
How do you prune corsage orchid?
Cut spent spikes at their base near the sheath with sterile scissors. Remove fully dead back-bulbs only. Divide congested clumps during repotting rather than pruning individual canes.