How to prune Manjusri orchid? Can the leaves be cut in winter?

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1. When to prune Manjusri orchid?

2. How to prune Manjusri orchid

3. Can the leaves of Manjushri be cut in winter?

When Manjusri orchid is in the growing season, you can prune it to remove all branches and leaves with poor growth such as leggy branches, yellow leaves, dry branches, dead leaves, etc. When cutting leaves, cut from the petiole. When cutting branches, cut from the connection between branches and other branches. After repotting the Manjusri orchid, you need to cut off the rotten and old roots on the plant. After each cut, the cut must be disinfected to prevent it from becoming infected with germs.

1. When to prune Manjusri orchid

1. Pruning during the growing season: Manjusri orchid can be pruned during the growing season. At this time, you can cut off the stunted branches and leaves on the plant, such as leggy branches, yellow leaves, dry branches, dead leaves, etc.

2. Pruning after repotting: You can also prune Manjusri orchid once after each repotting. At this time, mainly prune its root system. Cut off any roots that have turned black or rotten. If there are dead branches and yellow leaves, you can also prune them.

2. How to prune Manjusri

1. How to prune branches and leaves: Use sterilized clean scissors to prune branches and leaves. When cutting the leaves, cut them off completely from the base of the petiole. When pruning a branch, start pruning it from where it connects to other branches. When cutting, the movements should be neat. Do not cut back and forth several times, otherwise the plant will be damaged. After cutting, disinfect the cut with disinfectant.

2. Method for pruning the root system: Prepare a sharp knife and disinfect it with disinfectant. Then remove the plant from its pot and use a knife to cut off all the blackened and rotten parts of its root system. After cutting, put the plant bottom down and soak it in disinfected water for a while, then take it out to dry and plant it into new soil.

3. Can the leaves of Manjusri be cut in winter

You can cut the leaves of Manjusri in winter. Proper pruning of leaves can reduce the consumption of water and nutrients, which is beneficial to the plant over the winter. But if there are not many leaves on the plant, you don’t need to prune it. If there are yellow leaves on the plant, you need to prune them in time.

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