Does an orchid need pruning after flowering?

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In nature, no one prunes orchids. However, growing this tropical flower at home is different. In some cases, the peduncle really needs to be removed. It is worth remembering that the flower arrow takes a lot of strength from the plant.

Details

Pruning should be carried out carefully and according to all the rules so as not to ruin the beautiful and delicate indoor flower. The procedure can be safely carried out if a dry stick sticks out instead of a peduncle.

How to cut off the arrow and not harm the flower

First of all, you need to choose high-quality tools, which must be disinfected before cutting.

If there are shoots on the peduncle, the cut should be made, but carefully stepping back from them by at least two centimeters. If there are no shoots, then the cut should be made as close to the outlet as possible.

After that, it is recommended to treat the cut site with wood or activated charcoal.

It is also important to remember that after the procedure, the orchid enters a dormant period. It needs time to recover.