Should the terminal buds of Phalaenopsis and the wilted flowers at the top be removed?

As is well known, Phalaenopsis is the undisputed star among New Year flowers. However, as more and more flower lovers choose it, they also face a frequently occurring problem: should you top a Phalaenopsis or not? The following article will, around flower-growing knowledge, discuss in depth the pros and cons of topping Phalaenopsis.

Generally speaking, a Phalaenopsis in the middle of its flowering season will inevitably produce a few flower spikes with especially long genes. If flower lovers are also facing this kind of trouble, it is recommended that you top it. The benefit of doing so is that it can promote the growth of new flower buds and better stimulate the flower bud growth points of the Phalaenopsis. Therefore, after topping treatment, the flowering period and flower quantity are also invisibly increased. Another benefit is that it can improve flower quality, because at the pruned position, the flower spike will once again redistribute to the remaining new flower spikes, thus also invisibly improving the quality of each flower and making the whole plant more beautiful.

In addition, in which situations should you not consider topping a Phalaenopsis? First, when the overall development form of the Phalaenopsis is harmonious, in this case you can let it grow naturally and do not need to rush to top it. Second, for new flower lovers caring for a Phalaenopsis for the first time, if they are not very familiar with the plant itself, blindly topping it is instead likely to cause harm to the plant; in this case, it is better not to touch it.

So, how do you properly top a Phalaenopsis? Select the Phalaenopsis flower spike at the height that needs topping; generally speaking, you can choose one that is leggy or whose top flowers are wilted. It is best to prune before the flower buds open, and the tool needs to be a clean, sharp pair of scissors. After cutting, you can apply some special disinfectant to the cut on the flower spike. This operation can prevent infection and the spread of disease.

In conclusion, there is no absolute answer for judging whether to top. Relatively speaking, it is recommended that experienced flower lovers top, while new flower lovers had best mainly leave it alone, so as to avoid unnecessary harm caused by accidentally cutting the plant badly. For pruning, prepare a clean, sharp pair of scissors, and after pruning also apply some disinfectant to the wound, so as to avoid unnecessary pest and disease infection and illness. No matter which method you choose, you should pay attention to maintaining the health and beauty of the plant and give them proper care and love.