Q: Mr. Finch, how do I keep a potted orchid alive? A: Orchids are just as easy to grow as any plant. But what you need to do to keep it alive and blooming depends a lot on what KIND of orchid it is ...

Frankly, I've got no problem tossing certain holiday plants into the compost once they've lost their luster. But an orchid? It becomes a keepsake with the potential for more exquisite blooms. To this ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Potted orchids have long been popular with plant enthusiasts for their elegant appearance and range of ...

Q-Is it safe to place potted orchids outdoors in summer? I was thinking of setting them on a picnic table under a big shade tree. A-Yes, orchids benefit greatly from a summer outdoors, presuming that ...

In 2000, the orchid moved from the realm of expensive hobbies to the mainstream floral market. The plant became the second most valuable flower in the United States, with the commercial trade of ...

“They cost how much?” my husband, DC asks, as he twists a finger in his ear hoping he hadn’t heard correctly. “With or without the container?” I ask, to stall before I repeat what I’d paid for the ...

Placing your orchid in a ceramic teapot or pitcher creates a clever display with a touch of Southern charm. The contrast of your unique plant in an ordinary household item can make for a lovely ...

Matsui knows, in business, what is beautiful is not always profitable. In 1997, cheap cut flowers from Latin America flooded the market. For his nursery to survive he needed to sow new seeds; his ...

Orchids have long been coveted for the beauty of their blooms, but until recently, the exotic plants were a hard-to-grow luxury that few could afford. Now, the onetime symbols of wealth sell for as ...