The world of orchids is vast. In fact, they belong to the biggest family of flowering plants, which makes choosing the right type of orchid to grow and care for overwhelming. If you're new to this ...

Routine pruning is not a necessary part of orchid care; however, there are times when a little cutting back is beneficial to the plant. Knowing how to prune an orchid is useful when you want to ...

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 ...

The dragon fruit seeds could have been brought to the site by birds which had consumed the fruit. Dragon fruit plants are epiphytic cacti and produce aerial roots that can help them attach to porous ...

Orchids can have a reputation for being difficult to grow, but the truth is, they just have different needs. Like most plants, they thrive when given the right environment, starting with the best ...

Orchids are hands down one of the most popular houseplants to grow across the world. They are also one of the most misunderstood. Because they do not typically grow in normal potting mixes that most ...

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 ...

I was inspired to try growing orchids after attending the Garden’s Orchid Show last week and would like some advice regarding the three plants I just purchased. — Emily Heideman, Chicago Orchids are ...

Show attendees enjoy the multitude of orchid varieties in the many displays of the SCOS show. (Source photo by Linda Morland) The Great Hall at St. George Village Botanical Garden provided an airy and ...