Pruning vanilla bean orchids is rarely necessary, but you can trim these plants if they grow too large or you want to take cuttings for propagation. Use sharp, sterilized scissors or a knife and cut ...

How do you make an orchid grow a keiki? You can use commercial products such as keiki paste and keiki root to encourage your orchid to produce a plantlet. These hormone products are applied to nodes ...

Monopodial orchids grow on a single stem that grows straight up and does not branch out. These orchids grow flower spikes, leaves, and aerial roots from a single growth point on that stem.