How to prune dendrobium orchid

After flowering; dead cane removal any time once fully desiccated. Snip the spent flower spike close to the cane using sterilised scissors. For a fully dead, dried cane, cut it off at the base of the plant. Avoid removing green or yellowing-but-firm canes — they continue to contribute stored energy.

After each bloom cycle; dead cane removal as needed (may be never for well-grown plants). Dendrobium orchids need little pruning. Once a cane (pseudobulb) has flowered and the blooms drop, leave the cane in place — it may rebloom or produce keikis (baby plants). Only remove a cane once it has turned completely yellow and dried out. Cut spent flower spikes back to the cane after blooms fade.

Snip the spent flower spike close to the cane using sterilised scissors. For a fully dead, dried cane, cut it off at the base of the plant. Avoid removing green or yellowing-but-firm canes — they continue to contribute stored energy.