Orchids thrive in humid environments with humidity levels between 40% and 70%. To maintain these levels indoors, use a ...

The orchid family is one of the largest flowering plant categories of all time, but you really need to know the difference ...

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 ...

Ready to make your orchids bloom like a pro? Learn essential tips for growing orchids indoors, from providing the right light to perfect watering, and get them to produce beautiful flowers year after ...

Orchids have a reputation. At first glance, the ornate blooms make the plants seem difficult to grow. But as Kay Stein has found, orchid growing is as high maintenance as you want it to be. For the ...

Use tepid water, not cold, to water your orchid. Water in the morning to give the leaves a chance to dry before temperatures ...

Trim them when you repot them. After you pull the plant out of its old pot, examine the plant and its roots. Trim off dead ...

Some favorite booths at the Connecticut Flower and Garden Show this past weekend were the ones filled with orchids. Orchids are becoming more popular as houseplants and many folks are finding that ...

Raising orchids is not for the faint of heart. “Orchids are for people who are not afraid of killing something. The whole point is to learn from others so you don’t kill everything,” said Tina Balog, ...

A floral metaphor offers a way to think about the work of teaching and learning centers, JT Torres, Lance Eaton and Deborah Kronenberg write. Many of us working in higher education, including those of ...

Growing orchids is often regarded as an elegant and sophisticated form of gardening, perhaps because these delicate flowers ...