How to prune phalaenopsis 'liodoro'

Immediately after the last flower drops. Use a sterile blade. Cut the spike above a healthy node to encourage a secondary bloom. Remove the spike to the base once it is clearly dead. Peel or cut yellowed leaves cleanly away.

After each bloom cycle; leaves as needed. Phalaenopsis 'Liodoro' needs minimal pruning. After the last bloom drops, cut the flower spike just above the second or third node to encourage a secondary spike — this cultivar is known for branching readily. If the spike yellows, remove it to the base. Remove any dead or yellowed leaves cleanly at their base.

Use a sterile blade. Cut the spike above a healthy node to encourage a secondary bloom. Remove the spike to the base once it is clearly dead. Peel or cut yellowed leaves cleanly away.