When and how can the trunk be shortened?

When can the phalaenopsis be cut?

The Phalaenopsis does not have a trunk in the strict sense of the word, which is why it cannot be shortened in principle. However, you can always remove parts of your Phalaenopsis that have dried out cut off. This affects both the stem after flowering as well as the old roots. Ideally, however, you should always cut within the dry parts.

On the other hand, fresh, still green parts of the plant should only be cut if these are signs of Diseases or pests demonstrate. The best thing to do is to remove the entire infected leaf and keep the cut area as small as possible. The more you cut away from the Phalaenopsis, the longer it will take the plant to recover and bloom again.

What should be considered when cutting?

Whenever you prune your phalaenopsis, use a very sharp, disinfected knife or a new razor blade. Unfortunately, orchids are very susceptible to

Infections. The interfaces should dry a little before they come into contact with water. So it makes sense not to close the Phalaenopsis for a few days to waterif the cut got wet.

Do you want one Offshoot or cut Kindel, then wait until they have developed several leaves and roots a few centimeters long. Leave about two centimeters of the dry stem / flower stalk on both sides of the cut to protect against possible infections.

The essentials in brief:

• Only cut fresh parts of the plant if really necessary
• Cut the flower shoots only after they have dried out
• use a sharp, disinfected knife or razor blade
• If necessary, disinfect the fresh interface with carbon powder