Cleaning out in the middle of the season - this is how it works without a cut
During the flowering and growing season, everyone wants Orchid species not be bothered with scissors. Earth orchids are no exception in this regard. The noble plants dispose of their withered flowers and dead leaves on their own. You are only allowed to help a little with your fingers. If a withered flower simply doesn't want to fall to the ground, pluck it off. If a withered leaf gives way to a gentle pull, the garden orchid is happy to let you unscrew it.
also read
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- Earth orchid: care and varieties
Cut and winter protection go hand in hand
Earth orchids are only pruned as part of the preparations for winter. This applies both to the field and to the window sill. How to do it right:
- Before the start of winter one Terrestrial orchid cut close to the ground
- Do not leave the clippings in the bed to protect them from diseases and pests
- Do not make the cut until all parts of the plant have been completely drawn in
- Use freshly sharpened and carefully disinfected cutting tools
Under the surface of the earth, orchids have already created the shoots and buds for the next season. To protect this valuable asset from frost and snow, please spread a layer of mulch made of beech or oak leaves after pruning, fixed with coniferous twigs. After the cut, terrestrial orchids in the pot move to a not too dark, frost-free winter quarter.
Tips
The breathtaking lady's slipper orchids (Cypripedium) outdoors, multiply They are extra gentle thanks to the division, without a cut. To do this, dig up the eyrie in autumn and clean it thoroughly with a jet of water. Bend the plexus back and forth with both hands until the individual parts separate by themselves. You can immediately plant the segments in the ground at the new location.