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 ...

If it's not dormant, here's how to tweak your orchid's care.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There have been attempts to genetically modify an orchid's color while its growing, but none have yet ...

(WHTM) – April 16 is National Orchid Day and although the plants being celebrated today are beautiful, they can be complicated to care for. However, with a little research, patience and practice you ...

SEATTLE — The Phalaenopis (moth orchid) is a popular one to give, especially around the holidays. Ciscoe Morris has a few tips to get them to stay blooming and then re-bloom later. It's not hard to ...

I've been surprised that no one has asked me about orchids as long as I have been writing this column, until two weeks ago. When I looked at all my files about plants that people have asked questions, ...

Question: We received a flowering nun’s orchid. Please advise on the care needed when the flowers are gone. Answer: Tall spikes of blooms are a nice feature of this terrestrial orchid that blooms ...

If you prefer a more hands-on approach, you can also apply banana peels directly to the soil: Instructions: 1. Simply chop the banana peels into small pieces. 2. Bury the pieces in the soil around the ...

Artificial dyes have been used for decades to create different color roses and tulips, but the first artificially blue orchid was introduced only in 2011. That's when a Florida-based orchid grower ...

Are you a plant person? Maybe you need a special plant or flower that's easier to take care of. The orchid is a very special kind of plant that requires certain care. And our friend from Allisonville ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. INDIANAPOLIS — Are you a plant person? Maybe ...