1. Can orchid leaves be cut

The leaves of orchid cannot be used for cutting propagation, because its leaves cannot take root and survive after cutting. Orchids can be propagated by sowing method or split plant method

2. How to cut orchids

Prepare soil: the soil needs to be prepared in advance. The soil for cutting orchids needs to be loose, breathable and well drained. It can be prepared with clean garden soil and fine sand in the ratio of 2:3, and some small stones can be paved at the bottom of the flowerpot

Cutting branches: use sterilized scissors to cut a branch with nodes at the position of the pseudobulb of the mother plant, about 10 cm long. Keep the upper leaves, then spray bactericides such as carbendazim on the wound for disinfection, and then put it in a cool place to dry

Branch cutting: directly insert the sterilized and dried branches into the prepared soil, and then compact the soil at the cutting place by hand. Then water once to provide sufficient water for plant growth

Later stage maintenance: after the branches are cut, pay attention to the later stage maintenance work to promote the branches to take root as soon as possible. After watering once, you can water once every three to five days to keep the soil moist. And put it in a ventilated place with a certain amount of scattered light to provide it with a certain amount of scattered light. Generally, after two or three weeks of maintenance, the plant will grow roots