The orchid family (Orchidaceae) is oldest and largest flowering plant family on earth with about 28,000 species! They come in every color, size, and shape imaginable and are typically not more ...

Orchids have long been loved by indoor plant collectors. Their exotic flowers bring elegance and sophistication to interiors and they're perfect additions to different rooms in the home. But, have you ...

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 ...

If you are passionate about cultivating rare plants, consider adding an other-worldly Dracula orchid to your collection. Species from this orchid genus aren’t the best houseplants for beginners as ...

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 ...

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 ...

With orchids, there are really only two seasons – the growing season from March to October and the resting season, which runs from November through February. This was one of a number of orchid tips ...

Few of us in the Bay Area like to think we settle for the mundane. From food to home decor to hobbies, in all our domestic desires, we go for the unusual or the exotic. And so it now goes with orchids ...

Orchids are easy to care for if you know what they need. (DINAH ROGERS) There was a time when orchids were so expensive only the wealthy could indulge in collecting and growing them. In addition to ...

Surrounded by luxuriant growth in the greenhouse, your orchid is healthy and plump with spongy white roots and vibrant, stunning flowers that draw the admiration of your guests. Fast forward one year: ...

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 ...

Orchids are different from other houseplants. Potting an orchid in soil is actually one of the best ways to kill it. Most orchids in the wild are not rooted in the ground, but instead attach ...