Orchids (Orchidaceae) are known for their elegant beauty and long-lasting blooms, making them a popular choice for indoor plants. Although they have a reputation for being finicky, they can thrive ...

No flower is more mysterious or exotic than an orchid. See these intriguing blooms in 20 lavish exhibits during The Magic of Orchids, the Houston Orchid Society's show and sale at the Houston Museum ...

Tropical orchids are epiphytic, which means they grow out of soil on the surfaces of other plants in their natural habitats. Because of this, orchids function differently than other varieties and have ...

Orchids are known for being tricky: They’re delicate, require watering and misting, and they need proper drainage and just the right amount of light. That level of plant care can be overwhelming, but ...

It's true that some orchids can challenge the most skillful gardener, but a number of orchids are simple to grow. My favorite is the phalaenopsis or moth orchid. Phalaenopsis flowers are borne on ...

The orchid family contains more species than any other family of flowering plants. They have adapted to climates ranging from the Arctic Circle to the equator, but most of the orchids we grow as ...

A reader is curious about growing orchids and has some questions. Elizabeth writes: I have never tried growing orchids and it is my understanding that Phalaenopsis species are a sound choice for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Adam Albright You bought your orchid when it was loaded with flowers and admired its gorgeous blooms for months. Now, the flowers ...

There was a time when orchid plants were expensive to purchase. The main reason was how difficult it was to propagate orchids. This limited their availability and made them costly. Orchid plants are ...

The orchid family contains more species that any other family of flowering plants. They have adapted to climates ranging from the Arctic Circle to the equator, but most of the orchids we grow as ...