Orchids are the largest family of plants in the world. With more than 25,000 species, different types of orchids range in size from a few inches to a few feet tall and they come in almost every color ...

Orchids make excellent houseplants, even for those individuals who lack the requisite green thumb. Orchid flowers are colorful, unique and dainty, and the blooms last a long time. While orchids have a ...

It doesn't matter whether you're brand new to gardening or you've been an avid grower for decades, there are just some plants everyone has a slight fear of growing. Orchids are one of them. It's ...

The orchid family is one of the largest flowering plant families in the world. Orchids can be found on every continent except Antarctica, from the steamy jungles of Asia to the dry deserts of Africa, ...

It started 11 years ago, when a friend and neighbor cajoled Susan Anderson into buying a couple of orchids at Passanisi Nursery in Penngrove. "I was there buying outdoor plants. But my neighbor said, ...

Orchid flowers are not perfect flowers like roses. They are like imaginary life forms that may be expected in an alien world. Orchids produce various types, color and shapes of flowers that will ...

Most people put their orchid somewhere in the center of their home, far from a window, because they want to admire it when it ...

Wilting or wrinkling leaves are one of the first signs that you may need to start watering your plant more often. Overgaag suggests doing regular root checks to make sure your orchid is receiving ...

There was a time when orchid plants were expensive to purchase. The main reason was how difficult it was to propagate orchids. This limited their availability and made them costly. Orchid plants are ...

“Flowers . . . are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty out values all the utilities of the world.” “” Ralph Waldo Emerson “You can’t just... think it’s going to get on by itself. You’ve got to keep ...

Orchids are colorful, long-lasting and surprisingly easy to grow indoors with the right conditions. Orchids need a special potting mix, specific watering techniques and indirect light. Humidity trays ...