How to prune lycaste aromatica

After flowers finish, typically late winter to spring; remove dried pseudobulbs in autumn. Snip individual spent flower stems at the base with sterile scissors. In autumn, detach fully desiccated, hollow pseudobulbs. When leaves naturally yellow and drop before dry rest, do not cut green tissue — allow the natural deciduous cycle.

Once per year, post-flowering. Lycaste aromatica (cinnamon orchid) needs minimal pruning. This deciduous orchid drops its leaves seasonally — do not mistake this for disease. Remove spent individual flower stems at their base after blooming. Cut away completely dried pseudobulbs in autumn. Beyond that, no shaping or heavy pruning is required.

Snip individual spent flower stems at the base with sterile scissors. In autumn, detach fully desiccated, hollow pseudobulbs. When leaves naturally yellow and drop before dry rest, do not cut green tissue — allow the natural deciduous cycle.