Orchids have been a popular houseplant since the Victorian era, when the passion for collecting these tropical beauties reached feverish heights, sending orchid hunters across the world in search of ...

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 ...

Orchids are long-lived plants that produce flowers every year in the late winter if they receive the proper care. “After an orchid flowers, it’s tired, and it needs to rest and recover so it can ...

"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 ...

Orchids can seem like challenging plants to look after, but if following the correct guidance, they can be extremely low maintenance. Known for their ability to last for several months at a time, ...

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 ...

by STORY AND PHOTOS JANET B. CARSON Special to the Democrat-Gazette Dramatic and graceful stalk of an intergeneric Oncidium hybrid orchid. . Special to the Democrat-Gazette/JANET B. CARSON Orchids are ...

"They cost how much?" my husband, DC, asked. "With or without the container?" I asked, to stall before I repeated what I'd paid for the tall grouping of potted white orchids that now graced our dining ...