Orchids are known for their elegant and beautiful flowers, but many cultivated orchids also are tough, resilient plants. They're not difficult to grow if you provide them with their preferred growing ...

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 ...

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 are known for being tricky: They’re delicate, require watering and misting, and they need proper drainage and just the right amount of light. That level of plant care can be overwhelming, but ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Orchids may appear delicate and fussy, but they're actually not difficult to grow—if you give them ...

Five things to do in the garden this week: 1. Your roses may have finally stopped blooming, but the ground around them need not be bare. There are many ground covers compatible with roses that you ...

Did you know that there are over 25,000 — possibly even 30,000 — orchid species — and that about one in 10 flowering plants in the world is an orchid? That the flavoring vanilla is an orchid? Or that ...

You do not have to turn your home into a tropical rainforest to grow orchids. They are not difficult to grow, especially moth orchids (cultivars of Phalaenopsis). Moth orchids, in their native ...