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haxuan

Is it ok to trim leaves?

haxuan
13 years ago

My cymbidium seems to have far too many leaves (and they are very long, too). Should I trim some of the bottom leaves?

Currently it is having three blooming spikes. I'm afraid that trimming leaves might affect the plant.

Thanks for your advise.

Xuan

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