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 ...

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 ...

Orchids should be placed where they can get bright, indirect light for at least a few hours every day. A bright windowsill can provide enough light to meet their needs. Orchids will produce aerial ...

Phalaenopsis orchids, or moth orchids, are blooming now and do they look glorious. Everything about their epiphytic existence sets them up to thrive in tropical settings. (An epiphyte is one that ...

Orchid flowers are unrivaled in the plant world for their beauty, complexity and incredible diversity. Because of their amazing ability to adapt to their given environment, orchids can be found in the ...

“Orchids R Easy,” asserted South Bay Orchid Society director Don Goss, in the title of his recent orchid workshop. It’s all in knowing their needs. For attendees of the workshop, held during the ...

Question: Many stores and garden centers are offering phalaenopsis orchids so I bought one. How long does it last in the home and what care is needed? Answer: Keep your new orchid in bright light but ...

The orchid family contains more species than any other family of flowering plants. They have adapted to climates ranging from the Arctic Circle to the equator, but most of the orchids we grow as ...