How to prune phalaenopsis 'sogo yukidian'

After flowering finishes, when the spike begins to yellow. Use sterile scissors or a blade to cut the spike at the base. If the spike stays green, cut just above the second or third node from the base. Avoid cutting roots or healthy leaves.

Once per blooming cycle, roughly annually. Phalaenopsis 'Sogo Yukidian' is a low-maintenance orchid that rarely needs pruning beyond removing spent flower spikes. Cut the spike to the base once blooms have dropped and the spike yellows. Healthy green spikes can be trimmed above a node for a possible rebloom. No other pruning needed.

Use sterile scissors or a blade to cut the spike at the base. If the spike stays green, cut just above the second or third node from the base. Avoid cutting roots or healthy leaves.