Most people put their orchid somewhere in the center of their home, far from a window, because they want to admire it when it's in bloom. However, in that spot the orchid isn’t getting the six hours ...

I've been surprised that no one has asked me about orchids as long as I have been writing this column, until two weeks ago. When I looked at all my files about plants that people have asked questions, ...

Give your plant new life with these expert-approved tips. Orchids (Orchidaceae) are beautiful and popular houseplants, but they also have a reputation for being finicky. Under the right growing ...

Shorter days, dry indoor air, and changes in temperature can all affect how well orchids grow during the colder months. But ...

You don't need a tropical environment to grow orchids. Moth orchids (cultivars of Phalaenopsis) are the easiest to grow. In their native habitats, moth orchids are "epiphytes," meaning they grow on ...

On Tuesday last week I woke up and I saw 8 degrees. My in-laws just went down to the tropics where you can experience some heat. My hope is for those tropical hideaways called greenhouses to go and ...

Orchids make excellent houseplants, even for those individuals who lack the requisite green thumb. Orchid flowers are colorful, unique and dainty, and the blooms last a long time. While orchids have a ...