Pruning guide
How to prune gongora galeata
Best time
After flowering, summer
How often
Annually after flowering
Technique
Snip spent flower racemes cleanly at the base using sterilised scissors. Remove dead or papery leaf sheaths by gently peeling; avoid cutting into pseudobulbs.
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Pruning gongora galeata — FAQ
When should I prune gongora galeata?
After flowering, summer. Snip spent flower racemes cleanly at the base using sterilised scissors. Remove dead or papery leaf sheaths by gently peeling; avoid cutting into pseudobulbs.
How often does gongora galeata need pruning?
Annually after flowering. Gongora galeata is a fragrant pendant orchid that needs very little pruning. After the drooping flower racemes finish blooming in summer, cut them at the base. Tidy away dead leaves or papery sheaths. Backbulbs should remain in place — they support new growth. Otherwise, leave this plant undisturbed.
How do you prune gongora galeata?
Snip spent flower racemes cleanly at the base using sterilised scissors. Remove dead or papery leaf sheaths by gently peeling; avoid cutting into pseudobulbs.