Boost flower production and foliage health by fertilizing your orchid at the right time.

Moth orchids (Phalaenopsis) are among the easiest orchids to care for in a home and are easy to find in shops and gardening centers. Moth orchids prefer a warm environment of 70 to 80 degrees ...

The orchid family is one of the largest flowering plant families in the world. Orchids can be found on every continent except Antarctica, from the steamy jungles of Asia to the dry deserts of Africa, ...

A healthy orchid makes for gorgeous blooms.

You don't need a tropical environment to grow orchids. Moth orchids (cultivars of Phalaenopsis) are the easiest to grow. In their native habitats, moth orchids are "epiphytes," meaning they grow on ...

Your orchid's leaves can help you gauge its health.

Orchids are colorful, long-lasting and surprisingly easy to grow indoors with the right conditions. Orchids need a special potting mix, specific watering techniques and indirect light. Humidity trays ...

Orchids are such beautiful flowers—whether they’re purple, white, or other hues like orange or green, they add a touch of vibrant color to any home. However, caring for these blooms can be challenging ...

Did you know that there are over 25,000 — possibly even 30,000 — orchid species — and that about one in 10 flowering plants in the world is an orchid? That the flavoring vanilla is an orchid? Or that ...

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 ...

Inside the conservatory at Hershey Gardens, black backdrops popped up for the region’s first flower show of the year. Growers placed their plants just so and added name tags to each pot. With a flip ...