cymbidium breaking off the shoots

[Roberta]

Myself, I like my orchids to grow big and husky, if they want to run wild that's great, I just end up with some to share. But then, I do that with Neofinetia falcata too... mine certainly don't have the fukiran refinement. Different aesthetic approach. So maybe another proverb is in order... Latin... "De gustibus non disputandum est"

[plantxart]

Thank you for the explanation. I knew there is more to it than just aesthetics. I’m concerned about the wounds more susceptible to bacteria or fungus but I’m sure there’s a right way to do it

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by plantxart

Thank you for the explanation. I knew there is more to it than just aesthetics. I’m concerned about the wounds more susceptible to bacteria or fungus but I’m sure there’s a right way to do it

Also, I don't know how applicable this approach is to other orchid types... the example is for the Asian (Chinese-type) Cymbidiums that are, in themselves, a Japanese art form.

[plantxart]

So far, I’ve only seen it done to standard cymbidium hybrids. Perhaps they are much more vigorous than the traditional oriental type.