The orchid family contains more species than any other family of flowering plants. They have adapted to climates ranging from the Arctic Circle to the equator, but most of the orchids we grow as ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images Orchids have been a popular houseplant since the Victorian era, when the passion for collecting these tropical ...

Orchids are easy to care for if you know what they need. (DINAH ROGERS) There was a time when orchids were so expensive only the wealthy could indulge in collecting and growing them. In addition to ...

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 ...

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. Orchids are some of the most delicate and unique flowers you can grow ...

Early summer is a good time to repot orchids once winter and spring blooms have faded. Most orchids are slow growers and only need to be repotted every other year. A sign that it's time to repot an ...

Orchids are known for being tricky: They’re delicate, require watering and misting, and they need proper drainage and just the right amount of light. That level of plant care can be overwhelming, but ...

If you want to perk your orchids up in time for the sunny summer season then experts recommend adding this one affordable item to your watering can to make them grow ...

Question: In a recent article, you wrote about repotting houseplants, but you didn’t mention orchids. Is there anything different about them when it comes to repotting? Mine have roots growing out ...

Yes, Spathoglottis is a genus of about 40 species of orchids that are considered terrestrial; in other words, it developed in the soil instead of in the air on tree branches. These ground orchids, ...