Pruning guide

How to prune pigeon orchid

Best time

After flowering finishes, typically following rain-triggered bloom cycles

How often

As needed — typically once or twice a year after bloom cycles

Technique

Use sterile scissors to cut spent flower spikes down to the nearest healthy node or base. Remove dead canes at soil level only when fully brown and shrivelled.

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Pruning pigeon orchid — FAQ

When should I prune pigeon orchid?

After flowering finishes, typically following rain-triggered bloom cycles. Use sterile scissors to cut spent flower spikes down to the nearest healthy node or base. Remove dead canes at soil level only when fully brown and shrivelled.

How often does pigeon orchid need pruning?

As needed — typically once or twice a year after bloom cycles. Pigeon Orchid needs minimal pruning. After flowering, leave the pseudobulbs intact — they store energy for future blooms. Remove only dead, yellowed, or shrivelled canes at the base. Trim spent flower spikes back to the node. Avoid cutting healthy green canes, as new blooms can emerge from old pseudobulbs.

How do you prune pigeon orchid?

Use sterile scissors to cut spent flower spikes down to the nearest healthy node or base. Remove dead canes at soil level only when fully brown and shrivelled.