Orchid breeders have an eye for selecting stud plants that impart desirable flower qualities onto the offspring. Common traits include vibrant color, round shape, and being floriferous. There is one ...

Phalaenopsis orchids, commonly called moth orchids, are one of the most popular orchids because they are easy to grow and care for as a houseplant. They often bear multiple flower buds on arching ...

Q. I received two plants from my husband, and I have no idea how to care for them. One is the phalaenopsis orchid. The blooms finally dropped off. Should I cut the long stems off that used to have the ...

Question: Many stores and garden centers are offering phalaenopsis orchids so I bought one. How long does it last in the home and what care is needed? Answer: Keep your new orchid in bright light but ...

Q: I’ve always admired orchid plants but have hesitated to try growing such an exotic plant. I see them offered for sale in garden centers and even grocery stores. Can you suggest an easy to grow ...

I thought I'd try growing my orchids outside like I so often see in South Florida. But what I have now is droopy, yellowing older leaves at the base of the plant. It's a Phalaenopsis orchid, so I've ...

I love gifting my green-thumbed friends a plant or two to celebrate any new chapter in their lives. And recently, my favorite potted present has been orchids. A little flowering, a little foliage — it ...

Candy Williams Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 10:00 a.m. | Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 10:00 a.m. It’s “all systems go” as Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens prepares for takeoff to a new galaxy of ...

Anyone can grow orchids — that's the laid-back message from Larry Hennessey, avid orchidist and vice president of the New Orleans Orchid Society. "Growing orchids is just a balancing act," said ...

My phalaenopsis orchid hasn’t died, which, by itself, is startling. But it has never rebloomed. Now, the leaves are a healthy dark green, but are limp and wrinkled. Before I throw it out and start ...