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, ...

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 ...

If you want to grow an easy plant this summer, consider an orchid. Yes, the colorful orchid. "Really, they are manageable for any kind of home grower that has a little bit of plant knowledge," says ...

Keep in mind that less light can also contribute to the main issue of overwatering. During the colder months, orchids receive ...

I was inspired to try growing orchids after attending the Garden’s Orchid Show last week and would like some advice regarding the three plants I just purchased. — Emily Heideman, Chicago Orchids are ...

Orchid enthusiast Patti Scholes sums up her affinity for the plants with a quote. “One orchid is too many, and a thousand is not enough,” she said. Yes, orchids can be divas of the plant world, but ...

If your colorful orchids look a little worse for the wear, check out your fruit bowl for something that will give them a ...

The 40th Annual Kona Daikufuji Orchid Show and sale is Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon. It is a great opportunity to buy a wide variety of locally grown orchids and to connect with longtime growers to ...