How to prune nun's orchid

After flowering, when the spike yellows and dies back. Sever the spent flower spike at its base with clean, sterile scissors. Trim any dead or badly damaged leaves to the base. Avoid cutting healthy green pseudobulbs — older ones can still support future growth.

Annually (once per bloom cycle). Nun's orchid needs minimal pruning. Once the flower spike finishes blooming and begins to yellow and wither, cut it off at the base. Keep healthy pseudobulbs and foliage intact — they fuel next season's growth. Remove only dead or damaged leaves. This terrestrial orchid is a straightforward plant that rewards restraint.

Sever the spent flower spike at its base with clean, sterile scissors. Trim any dead or badly damaged leaves to the base. Avoid cutting healthy green pseudobulbs — older ones can still support future growth.