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Pruning guide

How to prune luzon vanda

Best time
After flowering finishes
How often
As needed — once per bloom cycle for spikes, occasionally for dead root tips
Technique
Cut spent spikes cleanly at the base with sterilised scissors. Trim only visibly dead or shrivelled aerial roots at their dry tips. Never remove the main monopodial stem or healthy foliage.

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Pruning luzon vanda — FAQ

When should I prune luzon vanda?

After flowering finishes. Cut spent spikes cleanly at the base with sterilised scissors. Trim only visibly dead or shrivelled aerial roots at their dry tips. Never remove the main monopodial stem or healthy foliage.

How often does luzon vanda need pruning?

As needed — once per bloom cycle for spikes, occasionally for dead root tips. Luzon Vanda rarely needs pruning. Remove spent flower spikes by cutting at the base once all blooms have dropped. Trim any dead or damaged aerial roots with sterilised scissors — but leave healthy aerial roots untouched, as they actively photosynthesise and absorb moisture. Do not cut the main stem or healthy leaves.

How do you prune luzon vanda?

Cut spent spikes cleanly at the base with sterilised scissors. Trim only visibly dead or shrivelled aerial roots at their dry tips. Never remove the main monopodial stem or healthy foliage.