How to prune dendrochilum cobbianum

After flowering, as flower spikes fade. Using sterilized scissors or a blade, cut the spent flower spike at its base. Peel or snip away only visibly dead or fully yellowed leaves. Do not remove green pseudobulbs or healthy leaves.

As needed — typically once per year after the blooming period. Dendrochilum cobbianum is a compact chain orchid that requires almost no pruning. Simply remove spent flower spikes after blooming and cut away any dead or yellowing leaves at their base. Never trim healthy pseudobulbs or living foliage — this plant's energy reserves depend on keeping pseudobulbs intact.

Using sterilized scissors or a blade, cut the spent flower spike at its base. Peel or snip away only visibly dead or fully yellowed leaves. Do not remove green pseudobulbs or healthy leaves.