Routine pruning is not a necessary part of orchid care; however, there are times when a little cutting back is beneficial to the plant. Knowing how to prune an orchid is useful when you want to ...

Pruning orchids is also a good idea because you can take stock of the plant's condition, and trim back any diseased matter so it won't affect the orchid's development later on. When it comes to orchid ...

13:50, Fri, Sep 20, 2024 Updated: 13:53, Fri, Sep 20, 2024 As the colder months approach, orchid lovers are preparing for the next phase of their plant's life cycle - the highly anticipated blooming ...

Dear Neil: I have two Phalaenopsis orchids that I really enjoy in bloom. However, when they finish flowering I never know how much of the old stem to cut off. This year they are blooming at the ends ...

Q: I planted an orchid tree from seed five years ago. I had to cut it back after a freeze when it was about 2 years old, but during a period of mild winters, it grew to 25-30 feet and had a tremendous ...

Dear Neil: I have two Phalaenopsis orchids that I really enjoy in bloom. However, when they finish flowering I never know how much of the old stem to cut off. This year, they are blooming at the ends ...

Winter doesn't have to mean flowerless orchids; with a few simple adjustments, your Phalaenopsis can stay healthy and may reward you with fresh blooms.

DEAR NEIL: I have two Phalaenopsis orchids that I really enjoy in bloom. However, when they finish flowering I never know how much of the old stem to cut off. This year they are blooming at the ends ...