How to prune queen cattleya

After flowering finishes, typically summer. Cut the spent flower spike cleanly at its base within the sheath using a sterilised tool. Peel away dry sheaths by hand. Leave all healthy pseudobulbs and foliage untouched.

As needed — once per bloom cycle for spikes, occasionally for dead material. Queen Cattleya requires minimal pruning. Once the large, fragrant flowers fade, cut the spent spike off at its base inside the leaf sheath. Remove dried sheaths and any dead or damaged leaves with a sterile blade. Never cut healthy pseudobulbs or green leaves — they are essential energy reserves for future blooms.

Cut the spent flower spike cleanly at its base within the sheath using a sterilised tool. Peel away dry sheaths by hand. Leave all healthy pseudobulbs and foliage untouched.