Pruning guide
How to prune stanhopea wardii
Best time
After flowering, summer
How often
Annually after flowering
Technique
Cut spent flower spikes at the base with sterilised scissors once all blooms have faded. Remove dead leaves by cutting cleanly at the pseudobulb base; do not trim healthy foliage.
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Pruning stanhopea wardii — FAQ
When should I prune stanhopea wardii?
After flowering, summer. Cut spent flower spikes at the base with sterilised scissors once all blooms have faded. Remove dead leaves by cutting cleanly at the pseudobulb base; do not trim healthy foliage.
How often does stanhopea wardii need pruning?
Annually after flowering. Stanhopea wardii requires very little pruning. Its flower spikes grow downward through the basket, so spent spikes are trimmed off at the base after the short-lived blooms fade in summer. Remove dead or yellowing leaves. Never repot into a solid pot — it will prevent the downward-growing spike from emerging.
How do you prune stanhopea wardii?
Cut spent flower spikes at the base with sterilised scissors once all blooms have faded. Remove dead leaves by cutting cleanly at the pseudobulb base; do not trim healthy foliage.