How to prune dendrochilum glumaceum

After flowering, once the flower spike has fully died back. Cut spent flower spikes at their base with sterilized scissors. Remove yellowed or dead leaves by pulling gently or cutting cleanly at the point where they attach to the pseudobulb. Leave all healthy pseudobulbs and foliage untouched.

As needed — once per flowering cycle to remove spent spikes. Dendrochilum glumaceum (chain orchid) needs minimal pruning. Do not cut back healthy foliage or pseudobulbs. Remove spent flower spikes at the base once blooms fade and trim any yellowed, dead, or damaged leaves cleanly. Pseudobulbs should be left intact as they store energy for future growth.

Cut spent flower spikes at their base with sterilized scissors. Remove yellowed or dead leaves by pulling gently or cutting cleanly at the point where they attach to the pseudobulb. Leave all healthy pseudobulbs and foliage untouched.