How to prune sarcochilus hartmannii

After flowering ends, typically late spring to summer. Cut spent flower spikes to the base of the stem using sterilised scissors. Trim dead leaves at the base. Avoid cutting into healthy green tissue or the growing tip of this single-stemmed orchid.

Once per flowering season. Sarcochilus hartmannii is a compact rock orchid that requires very little pruning. After flowering, remove spent flower spikes at the base. Trim dead or yellowing leaves cleanly. This monopodial orchid does not branch or produce canes, so no shaping is possible or needed — just tidy dead material.

Cut spent flower spikes to the base of the stem using sterilised scissors. Trim dead leaves at the base. Avoid cutting into healthy green tissue or the growing tip of this single-stemmed orchid.