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I believe that friends who cultivate Phalaenopsis will be full of anticipation for the sight of new shoots emerging each time. However, if one day you accidentally find that the side branches on the flower stalks disrupt the elegant plant shape, then this anticipation may turn into a trouble. Should you prune them or not? Although this seems simple, there are actually hidden mysteries.
In actual maintenance, flower lovers can generally master the cultivation of Phalaenopsis in terms of its flowering time. However, most of them don't know how to deal with it after the flowers wither or when horizontal branches grow. The main reasons are that they are reluctant to prune and they don't know how to prune.
In fact, the greatest pleasure of growing flowers lies in being flexible. Since the plants are alive, we can't generalize. In daily maintenance, we need to make adjustments according to the growth situation of the plants. When the flowers are gradually withering, it's time to consider giving it appropriate pruning.
Because Phalaenopsis is not a single-bloom flower. Timely cutting off the withered flowers and flower stalks can relieve its burden, which helps the plant store nutrients and accumulate strength for the next bloom. When pruning, pay special attention that when you see those yellow and withered, sick and weak leaves, don't feel pity. You must cut them all off!
For the horizontal branches that appear to be out of place during the growth process, at this time, you can't prune them blindly. It is mainly necessary to make a decision by comprehensively considering the overall situation of the plant. If the branches are green and glossy, don't cut them off easily. Because green branches indicate that the plant is still in a vigorous growth stage. At this time, as long as you adjust the lighting or use some special clips for Phalaenopsis to combine them, it will look very beautiful.
If the horizontal branches of the plant emerge very abruptly, then you can consider pruning in this situation. Because if there is excessive leggy growth, it will reduce the overall air permeability and also compete for the nutrients of other flower buds.
In addition, don't think that the task is completed once the pruning is done. The subsequent maintenance work is equally crucial. At this time, quickly place the Phalaenopsis in a ventilated place and pay attention to elements such as light, temperature and humidity during regular maintenance.