How to prune phalaenopsis violacea

After the last flower drops on the spike. Cut the spent flower spike with sterile scissors at the base or just above the lowest healthy node if it remains green. Remove any yellowed or shrivelled leaves at their base with a clean cut.

After each flowering cycle, typically once per year. Phalaenopsis violacea needs minimal pruning. After all flowers drop, cut the spike back to the base node or remove it entirely if it yellows. Never cut into healthy green roots or leaves. Beyond spent spike removal, this orchid manages itself — no shaping or thinning is required.

Cut the spent flower spike with sterile scissors at the base or just above the lowest healthy node if it remains green. Remove any yellowed or shrivelled leaves at their base with a clean cut.