Pruning orchids can promote the flowering of orchids. Did you cut them right?

We all know that proper pruning of orchids can promote orchids to sprout, grow into new branches and give birth to more buds. But you should also pay attention to the method of pruning. Are you sure you cut it right?

Pruning methods of orchids

Prune orchid leaves

To the orchid pruning, the lighter cutting method is to cut the orchid leaves, to cut off the old leaves, withered leaves, yellow leaves, not only can ventilation, but also can reduce nutrient consumption, if you see the orchid leaf tip withered should also be cut off, the leaves of diseases and insect pests should be cut off to avoid infection.

Prune the stem of orchid

After the orchid blossoms, the flower stem should be cut off in time. The safer way is to cut the flower stem about 3 centimeters in the basin. After a period of time, the old stem will be cut off, so that the wound will be relatively small and reduce the occurrence of diseases and insect pests. If there is carbendazim at home, or potassium ferrate, it can be sprayed with water about 1000 times, which can play a role in sterilization. You can also spray potted soil with white vinegar diluted about 100 times a month at home, which can play a good role in sterilizing and promoting rooting.

Trim the root

The root of the orchid is the lifeblood of the orchid, although we do not appreciate the root of the orchid, but the root of the orchid is very important to the growth of the orchid. Pruning method: take the orchid out of the basin, soak or shake off some soil, so that you can see the root system, old root, diseased root, empty root or broken root, and then spray 1000 times azoxystrobin, dry it in a cool place for 3 hours, you can put it back on the pot, pay attention to handle it gently, don't hurt the root system.

Points for attention in orchid pruning

The root system of orchids is fleshy, and it is very easy to rot when bacteria are infected, so when trimming the roots, we must pay attention to disinfecting the scissors, and at the same time, we should also disinfect the roots properly to avoid wound infection, and the cut should be cut diagonally. The wound should be flat.

Points for attention in maintenance

In order to improve the resistance of orchids, we should not only learn to prune, but also supplement enough nutrients. Organic nutrient solution rich in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium can be fermented from sugarcane stalks to promote plant growth, vigorous flowering, strong plant health and strong resistance to diseases and insect pests.

Orchids like semi-shady, flashing light environment, do not put in the hot sun exposure, do not put in too dark environment. Exposure will sunburn the leaves, while darkness will affect the photosynthesis of the leaves.