Pruning guide
How to prune lobb's bulbophyllum
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Pruning lobb's bulbophyllum — FAQ
When should I prune lobb's bulbophyllum?
After blooming ends for inflorescence removal; at repotting for old pseudobulb cleanup. Cut finished flower stems at the base with a sterile blade. At repotting, remove only fully dried, leafless pseudobulbs at the rhizome junction. Sterilise tools between plants and dust cuts with cinnamon.
How often does lobb's bulbophyllum need pruning?
As needed — once per bloom cycle; back-bulb removal every 2–3 years if repotting. Bulbophyllum lobbii is a low-maintenance orchid that rarely needs pruning. Remove spent flower stems at the base after blooming. Old, completely shrivelled and leafless pseudobulbs can be cut away during repotting to improve airflow. All other growth — rhizomes, healthy pseudobulbs, and leaves — should be left entirely undisturbed.
How do you prune lobb's bulbophyllum?
Cut finished flower stems at the base with a sterile blade. At repotting, remove only fully dried, leafless pseudobulbs at the rhizome junction. Sterilise tools between plants and dust cuts with cinnamon.