Pruning guide
How to prune encyclia cordigera
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Pruning encyclia cordigera — FAQ
When should I prune encyclia cordigera?
After flowering, once the spike is completely spent and brown. Use sterile scissors to cut dead flower spikes flush with the pseudobulb base. Remove yellowed leaves at their natural attachment point. Do not remove pseudobulbs unless they are completely shrivelled and desiccated.
How often does encyclia cordigera need pruning?
Rarely — after each bloom cycle as needed. Encyclia cordigera needs minimal pruning. This fragrant orchid blooms on upright spikes from mature pseudobulbs. Once a spike has fully finished and browned completely, remove it at the base with sterile scissors. Trim dead or yellowed leaves as they appear. Retain back-bulbs even if leafless — they store energy for future growth.
How do you prune encyclia cordigera?
Use sterile scissors to cut dead flower spikes flush with the pseudobulb base. Remove yellowed leaves at their natural attachment point. Do not remove pseudobulbs unless they are completely shrivelled and desiccated.