Pruning guide
How to prune intergeneric aliceara 'pacific sabre'
Best time
After flowering finishes
How often
As needed after each bloom cycle
Technique
Cut finished flower spikes to the base using sterile scissors. Remove dead leaves and dried pseudobulbs. Retain all firm, hydrated pseudobulbs regardless of age.
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Pruning intergeneric aliceara 'pacific sabre' — FAQ
When should I prune intergeneric aliceara 'pacific sabre'?
After flowering finishes. Cut finished flower spikes to the base using sterile scissors. Remove dead leaves and dried pseudobulbs. Retain all firm, hydrated pseudobulbs regardless of age.
How often does intergeneric aliceara 'pacific sabre' need pruning?
As needed after each bloom cycle. Aliceara 'Pacific Sabre' is an intergeneric sympodial orchid hybrid needing very little pruning. Remove spent flower spikes at the base once all blooms have dropped. Clear away dead leaves and dried pseudobulbs as they appear. Healthy pseudobulbs — even older ones — should remain; they supply energy for the next flowering cycle.
How do you prune intergeneric aliceara 'pacific sabre'?
Cut finished flower spikes to the base using sterile scissors. Remove dead leaves and dried pseudobulbs. Retain all firm, hydrated pseudobulbs regardless of age.