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Flower cultivation is an art. To cultivate flowers well, of course, one's own interest in flowers cannot be lacking. Among the numerous flowers, the most concerned flower is undoubtedly "Phalaenopsis". However, during the process of cultivation, many people have overlooked the handling of the flower stems. If one only blindly prunes, it may lead to damage to the health of the plant due to incorrect pruning, thus losing the chance to bloom again. So, what is the knowledge of pruning Phalaenopsis after flowering? Let's learn about it together in the following text.
How to preserve the flower stems of Phalaenopsis after it finishes blooming? First of all, it should be known that the flower stems of Phalaenopsis are not disposable but have the potential to bloom repeatedly. Therefore, do not blindly cut the flower stems after the flowering period because there are still some potential nutrients and growth points inside the flower stems. Keeping them can prepare for the next season's blooming.
Then, it is preferred to prune the flower stems that have shown signs of fatigue, that is, those with yellow and dry signs. These are generally completely lifeless. Keep some flower stems that are emerald green and have flower buds at the nodes. Similar branches can usually provide support for the next bloom.
Finally, after choosing to prune that fatigued flower stem, take out a sharp pruning tool. Do not use rusty scissors because rusty ones are dull and may not be able to make a clean cut, which instead causes damage to the plant. When pruning, be careful to leave a length of about 2 inches before the root to ensure that the plant can transport nutrients and conduct photosynthesis normally. In addition, the withered parts pruned must be thrown away that night, otherwise, it is easy to breed unnecessary pests and diseases.
In general, after Phalaenopsis blooms, it is necessary to retain healthy branches to help provide nutrients for the next wave of flowers. Branches that are sickly or dry and yellow can be pruned, and emerald green and healthy plants should be retained to the greatest extent. Through the above discussion, it is hoped that the high-quality flower stems of Phalaenopsis can be efficiently retained. At the same time, it can also increase flower lovers' attention to the management of Phalaenopsis after flowering to ensure the healthy growth of the plants and maintain their lasting ornamental effect.