Orchids have been a popular houseplant since the Victorian era, when the passion for collecting these tropical beauties reached feverish heights, sending orchid hunters across the world in search of ...

Orchids do not do well in regular potting soil. They prefer an airy growing medium and you can buy orchid bark. Allow the ...

It's true that some orchids can challenge the most skillful gardener, but a number of orchids are simple to grow. My favorite is the phalaenopsis or moth orchid. Phalaenopsis flowers are borne on ...

I was inspired to try growing orchids after visiting the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Orchid Show. Could you please provide some advice on an easy orchid that I could try growing? Moth orchids ...

Q: I’ve always admired orchid plants but have hesitated to try growing such an exotic plant. I see them offered for sale in garden centers and even grocery stores. Can you suggest an easy to grow ...

Anyone can grow orchids — that's the laid-back message from Larry Hennessey, avid orchidist and vice president of the New Orleans Orchid Society. "Growing orchids is just a balancing act," said ...

The phalaenopsis orchid is the most popular for the home because it is relatively easy to grow and maintain. This is the tall orchid that one sees in garden centers, supermarkets and big box stores.

If you've found yourself falling in love with the delicate beauty of orchids, you're in luck: There are a lot of different plants to choose from! There are orchids native to every continent except ...

The incredible beauty and diversity of orchids make them the world’s most fabulous plants. Once the expensive interest of the wealthy, orchids today are within the reach of all. Only the orchid family ...

Until a friend brought me an orchid as a hostess gift a couple of years ago, I had never even considered trying to grow one. These hothouse beauties look needy. I already have two needy cats and one ...