Long considered divas of the plant world, orchids look the part – svelte, refined, elegant. They exude sophistication, almost to the point that only the greenest of thumbs should attempt to cultivate ...

Take your houseplant collection to new heights by growing orchids in water. The plants' exotic flowers and characterful roots make them the perfect display piece. Widely known as water culture orchids ...

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to how often you should water orchids, so if your orchids don’t thrive the first time ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There have been attempts to genetically modify an orchid's color while its growing, but none have yet ...

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. Orchids are some of the most delicate and unique flowers you can grow ...

Vanilla bean orchids are challenging to grow and recommended for experienced gardeners due to their high-maintenance needs. Successful cultivation requires careful attention to light, humidity, and ...

Early summer is a good time to repot orchids once winter and spring blooms have faded. Most orchids are slow growers and only need to be repotted every other year. A sign that it's time to repot an ...

It can be difficult to encourage orchids to flower after winter, but there is a simple way to help them recover and bloom ...

The orchid family could have died out like dinosaurs if insects had chosen to feed on simpler plants and not on orchids. The orchids wouldn't have been pollinated, and without pollination they would ...