In the world of houseplants, orchids are an elusive group that many plant lovers attempt to grow, but few fully understand. This leads to some confusion when it comes to tasks like propagating, where ...

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 ...

Orchids can be challenging to care for, especially now temperatures are cooler. The beautiful plants require careful watering and a good amount of sunlight. More unusual varieties of orchids can be ...

Repotting orchids was on the minds of Keiki Club members recently when they showed up at Sue and Terry Bottom's home in the south part of the county for a demonstration. The Keiki Club is for ...

Q: I have had an orchid for more than five years. Originally, there were two tall stems with lovely blooms. When these died, no new blooms reappeared. I have fertilized it. How can I get it to flower?

When I put my orchids outside each summer, it’s like out of sight, out of mind. I don’t give them another thought. Sometimes I wonder why I even go to the trouble because I rarely ever have any ...

A month or so ago an orchid that I put outside for the summer produced a baby orchid on its stem with leaves, roots and all. And now the orchid has surprised me once again. The baby has bloomed. Mama ...

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A HOUSEPLANT expert has shared how orchid owners can get a "brand new orchid" for free using a specific technique. The plant expert said it's a good hack to "keep handy". Orchids can be challenging to ...