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 ...

Vanilla bean orchids are challenging to grow and recommended for experienced gardeners due to their high-maintenance needs. Successful cultivation requires careful attention to light, humidity, and ...

Proper watering is essential for orchids to flourish, especially in low-light conditions. Overwatering can cause root rot, ...

Growing orchids from seed has always been considered a very specialized task and nearly impossible for the average gardener. It is a myth that a fully equipped laboratory is necessary; a myth that ...

I thought I'd try growing my orchids outside like I so often see in South Florida. But what I have now is droopy, yellowing older leaves at the base of the plant. It's a Phalaenopsis orchid, so I've ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The ground orchid (Spathoglottis plicata) is a terrestrial orchid, which is actually not how all orchids grow. Some orchids are epiphytic, ...

Around the country, there is a small but devoted group of hobbyists who grow their orchids the way nature intended — mounted to pieces of trees. Duplicating rainforest culture is not as challenging as ...

Q. I have a beautiful orchid tree (Bauhinia purpurea) with dark red blooms. Do I propagate it by air layering? J.G., Bellaire A. You can propagate from seed. Collect the pods as they're about to split ...

If you love orchids you will want to clip and save this column. The Fascination of Orchids Show is coming up, but make a note: It has outgrown its South Coast Plaza venue and this year has relocated ...