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 ...

Orchid flowers are unrivaled in the plant world for their beauty, complexity and incredible diversity. Because of their amazing ability to adapt to their given environment, orchids can be found in the ...

Orchids have long been loved by indoor plant collectors. Their exotic flowers bring elegance and sophistication to interiors and they're perfect additions to different rooms in the home. But, have you ...

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 ...

Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now. Phalaenopsis, which probably is among the most recognizable orchids, is a good choice for the home gardener. Phalaenopsis orchids ...

Orchids are known for their elegant and beautiful flowers, but many cultivated orchids also are tough, resilient plants. They're not difficult to grow if you provide them with their preferred growing ...

Brighten your indoor décor with beautiful blooming orchids. These living bouquets provide months of beauty with minimal care. Just provide the proper growing conditions and success is sure to follow.

I have had bad luck with growing orchids and I wanted to try growing some. Can you offer some advice on how best to proceed? – Ashley Cabot, Evanston Moth orchids (Phalaenopsis is the Latin name for ...

I was inspired to try growing orchids after visiting the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Orchid Show. Could you please provide some advice on an easy orchid that I could try growing? Moth orchids ...

To some minds, the poinsettia is cheapened by its ubiquity. But somehow that everywhere orchid — the phalaenopsis or moth orchid — always seems elegant and exotic, even when herded in the big-box ...

Start with clean, sterilized pruning shears or scissors and cut back any long roots that extend past the main clump. Remove mushy, brown, or dead roots, cutting back to the rhizome. Healthy roots are ...