How to prune rex spider orchid

After flowering finishes. Use sterilised scissors to cut finished spikes to the base. Peel or cut away dead sheaths from old pseudobulbs to improve airflow. Inspect pseudobulbs when removing sheaths — shrivelling may indicate a watering issue.

As needed. Brassia 'Rex' is a vigorous hybrid but still needs only minimal pruning. Cut spent flower spikes to the base after blooming ends. Remove yellowed or dead leaves from pseudobulb bases as they appear. Healthy green tissue — leaves and pseudobulbs — should not be cut, as it fuels future flowering.

Use sterilised scissors to cut finished spikes to the base. Peel or cut away dead sheaths from old pseudobulbs to improve airflow. Inspect pseudobulbs when removing sheaths — shrivelling may indicate a watering issue.