Orchids (Orchidaceae) are a beautiful and beloved flower and a perfect houseplant. Their tall, elegant silhouette resembles a graceful sculpture, and they come in a wide range of elegant colors. While ...

Use tepid water, not cold, to water your orchid. Water in the morning to give the leaves a chance to dry before temperatures ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Potted orchids have long been popular with plant enthusiasts for their elegant appearance and range of ...

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 ...

When a friend told me recently that she’d spend part of a Saturday repotting her Phalaenopsis orchids, I had a sinking feeling. Repot orchids? I’ve had some for several years and it never occurred to ...

Repotting orchids was on the minds of Keiki Club members recently when they showed up at Sue and Terry Bottom's home in the south part of the county for a demonstration. The Keiki Club is for ...

The drama and elegance of a tall, flowering orchid make it the perfect gift for housewarmings, retirement parties, and birthdays. But once you bring home this classy plant, you face the problem of how ...

Orchids (Phalaenopsis) are readily available this time of year in nurseries and even grocery stores. They are popular hostess gifts. I find them quite beautiful and I am always tempted to add another ...