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Pruning guide

How to prune vanda 'robert's delight'

Best time
After all flowers on the spike have faded
How often
After each bloom cycle; root tidying as needed
Technique
Cut the finished spike back to the main stem with sterilised scissors. Trim any fully dead (dry, hollow) aerial roots at their base, but leave live green or white aerial roots entirely untouched.

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Pruning vanda 'robert's delight' — FAQ

When should I prune vanda 'robert's delight'?

After all flowers on the spike have faded. Cut the finished spike back to the main stem with sterilised scissors. Trim any fully dead (dry, hollow) aerial roots at their base, but leave live green or white aerial roots entirely untouched.

How often does vanda 'robert's delight' need pruning?

After each bloom cycle; root tidying as needed. Vanda 'Robert's Delight' needs very little pruning. Spent flower spikes can be cut back to the main stem once all blooms have dropped. Do not cut the monopodial stem — it grows continuously from the top and removing it ends the plant. Trim any dead lower roots and remove dried aerial root sheaths as needed.

How do you prune vanda 'robert's delight'?

Cut the finished spike back to the main stem with sterilised scissors. Trim any fully dead (dry, hollow) aerial roots at their base, but leave live green or white aerial roots entirely untouched.