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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Jewel orchids (Ludisia discolor), also called tiger orchids, are terrestrial orchids from Southeast Asia known for their ...

Orchids are most well-known as an indoor or greenhouse plant, but with 28,000 species to choose from, plenty are suitable for outdoor gardens too.

I have had bad luck with growing orchids and I wanted to try growing some. Can you offer some advice on how best to proceed? – Ashley Cabot, Evanston Moth orchids (Phalaenopsis is the Latin name for ...

Whenever you cut back flower spikes, use sharp scissors or pruners. If you’re trimming more than one orchid, sterilize your ...

Not so long ago, orchids were regarded as rare and exotic. But these days, thanks to new propagation techniques, certain varieties are mass-produced. Moth orchids, gorgeous but common, with sweet ...

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