Orchids have been a popular houseplant since the Victorian era, when the passion for collecting these tropical beauties reached feverish heights, sending orchid hunters across the world in search of ...

In the world of houseplants, orchids are an elusive group that many plant lovers attempt to grow, but few fully understand. This leads to some confusion when it comes to tasks like propagating, where ...

Potted orchids grow best in a bark mix called media. Water orchids once a week, allowing the roots to drain fully to prevent root rot. With sufficient light and consistent care, your indoor orchid ...

Key Points Cut brown orchid stems completely; green ones may need selective pruning.Pruning helps the orchid refocus energy ...

There was a time when orchid plants were expensive to purchase. The main reason was how difficult it was to propagate orchids. This limited their availability and made them costly. Orchid plants are ...

Some favorite booths at the Connecticut Flower and Garden Show this past weekend were the ones filled with orchids. Orchids are becoming more popular as houseplants and many folks are finding that ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Orchidaceae, or orchid family of plants is beloved for its wide variety of stunning, colorful flowers. Orchids are considered to be ...

I have had bad luck with growing orchids and I wanted to try growing some. Can you offer some advice on how best to proceed? – Ashley Cabot, Evanston Moth orchids (Phalaenopsis is the Latin name for ...

The orchid is said to be the most exotic of all flowers. Their fragile beauty has made them a favorite corsage flower.

Winter has many daydreaming about a tropical paradise. Orchids can transform the average home into a tropical setting.