Orchids (Orchidaceae) are a beautiful and beloved flower and a perfect houseplant. Their tall, elegant silhouette resembles a graceful sculpture, and they come in a wide range of elegant colors. While ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Potted orchids have long been popular with plant enthusiasts for their elegant appearance and range of ...

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 ...

When a friend told me recently that she’d spend part of a Saturday repotting her Phalaenopsis orchids, I had a sinking feeling. Repot orchids? I’ve had some for several years and it never occurred to ...

Orchids give a sophisticated look to any room, but there are certain things you need to do to keep them happy and flowering. Also, it will be summer soon, and that means it's time to change out the ...

"The best time to repot houseplants is during their active growing season, which is typically in spring or early summer, because the plant can recover more quickly and establish its roots in fresh ...

Orchids (Phalaenopsis) are readily available this time of year in nurseries and even grocery stores. They are popular hostess gifts. I find them quite beautiful and I am always tempted to add another ...

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 ...