Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. Orchids are some of the most delicate and unique flowers you can grow ...

Phalaenopsis orchids, commonly called moth orchids, are one of the most popular orchids because they are easy to grow and care for as a houseplant. They often bear multiple flower buds on arching ...

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 ...

If you've found yourself falling in love with the delicate beauty of orchids, you're in luck: There are a lot of different plants to choose from! There are orchids native to every continent except ...

Because orchids bloom for months, they might give the impression that their flowering period never ends but it does. And if you are new to orchids, you then face the question of how to care for the ...

(WHTM) – April 16 is National Orchid Day and although the plants being celebrated today are beautiful, they can be complicated to care for. However, with a little research, patience and practice you ...

You don't need a tropical environment to grow orchids. Moth orchids (cultivars of Phalaenopsis) are the easiest to grow. In their native habitats, moth orchids are "epiphytes," meaning they grow on ...

Use a watering can to carefully pour water over the base of the plant to saturate it. Or set the orchid under running water ...

I have had bad luck with growing orchids and I wanted to try growing some. Can you offer some advice on how best to proceed? – Ashley Cabot, Evanston Moth orchids (Phalaenopsis is the Latin name for ...

Inside a greenhouse near Columbia Avenue in Lancaster Township are row upon row of tropical orchids, including some that are bright white and others that are spotted brown. There are orchids with lips ...

Not so long ago, orchids were regarded as rare and exotic. But these days, thanks to new propagation techniques, certain varieties are mass-produced. Moth orchids, gorgeous but common, with sweet ...