Pruning guide
How to prune hand-bearing oncidium
Best time
After flowering finishes
How often
As needed — once per bloom cycle
Technique
Cut the spent spike flush to the base using sterilised scissors. Remove dead leaf tissue by hand or with scissors. Do not disturb healthy pseudobulbs.
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Pruning hand-bearing oncidium — FAQ
When should I prune hand-bearing oncidium?
After flowering finishes. Cut the spent spike flush to the base using sterilised scissors. Remove dead leaf tissue by hand or with scissors. Do not disturb healthy pseudobulbs.
How often does hand-bearing oncidium need pruning?
As needed — once per bloom cycle. Hand-Bearing Oncidium is a compact miniature orchid that needs very little pruning. Snip spent flower spikes down to the base after all blooms have fallen. Remove any dead or desiccated leaf material at the base of pseudobulbs. Otherwise leave the plant alone — its small pseudobulbs should never be cut back.
How do you prune hand-bearing oncidium?
Cut the spent spike flush to the base using sterilised scissors. Remove dead leaf tissue by hand or with scissors. Do not disturb healthy pseudobulbs.