Thirty years ago, Nancy Meares received a orchid as a housewarming gift, and within a week, she had bought 25 more. "The more orchids you buy — and you will, because it is obsessive-compulsive ...

You bought your orchid when it was loaded with flowers and admired its gorgeous blooms for months. Now, the flowers have dropped off, and you’re wondering what to do with the remaining ho-hum clump of ...

Orchids are one of today's most popular flowering plants, with global sales that amount to billions of dollars. This lucrative market tangibly shows just how popular this flower is. Orchids are known ...

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 ...

Bud blast, or the sudden loss of buds right before blooming, is a problem that plagues many orchid growers. For those worried about the lasting damage it could do, one simple solution could put those ...

In the heat of summer, it might seem straightforward to spot when orchids need a drink, but incorrect watering can harm these delicate houseplants. Gardeners who adhere to a strict watering schedule ...

You would be forgiven for thinking this insect is an innocent orchid flower. The creature, complete with legs that look like petals, has evolved to mimic orchids in both shape and colour. Scientists ...

11:57, Sat, Apr 26, 2025 Updated: 11:58, Sat, Apr 26, 2025 One common issue orchid owners face is the buds falling off just before they get a chance to bloom, a frustrating problem known as bud blast.