Orchids

Orchid corsages are given and worn to connote honor and celebration for a wide array of events all year long. The classic Easter corsage is a larger cattleya or cymbidium orchid, although...

The Brassia, otherwise known as the Spider Orchid, has green leaves resembling a corn stalk with a stem coming out of the stalks with a yellow spiked flower. The orchid gives off a scent of...

Dendrobiums are in the epiphytic group of orchid plants that use their roots to draw moisture and nutrients from the ambient air. The water and nutrients are then stored for use in a pseudobulb...

Encyclia is the Latin name for the butterfly orchid. The orchid has an arching yellow flower cluster that extends upward from the four leaves at the bottom of the apex. The flower gives a slight...

Phalaenopsis plants, also called moth orchids, are fairly easy to care for and thrive in the indoor environment. The temperatures, humidity levels and light conditions inside your home are well...

Orchids grow naturally from trees in tropic areas throughout the world and mounting them on cork bark is the closest you can get to reproducing their natural growing environment right in your own...

Orchids are among the most diverse and adaptable flowering plants on earth, ranging from arctic conditions to tropical jungles. Orchid enthusiasts have collected these and developed thousands of...

The white nun orchid, Phaius tankervilleae var. albus, is a tropical ground-growing orchid with large pleated leaves and showy light green and white flowers that resemble the flaring, white habit...

Orchid plants require high humidity to thrive. This can lead to over watering on the part of the orchid owner, which can contribute to fungus growth, especially in the soil. As a result, fungus...

Sphagnum moss is a popular medium to use when potting orchids. Sphagnum moss has a delicate system of capillary tubes that make it quite absorbent. Its long and fibrous leafy stems grow so close...

Though the orchid was once considered an exotic and expensive plant, efficient commercial production of the orchid has now made it one of the most popular flowering plants. Orchids are relatively...

Believe it or not, the aromatic vanilla bean comes from an orchid as a pod of irregular plant leaves. If you currently have or are considering obtaining a vanilla bean orchid, be sure to follow...

Vanilla planifolia, the orchid from which the deliciously aromatic vanilla bean is born, is a mysterious and delicate indoor plant. Requiring steadfast care and exacting environmental requirements...

Phragmipidium slipper orchids come in a variety of yellows, oranges and reds, typically having four teardrop-shaped petals and supple stems. "Phrags" are native to South America, growing very...

Orchids, because of their distinctive beauty and rather mystifying nature, are among the most sought after houseplants in the world. The vanda orchid, which encompasses 50 known species, is one of...

Plant spa or self watering pots are designed to deliver consistent moisture to your dendrobium with less weekly maintenance. Self-watering pots come in two parts: the top, in which you plant your...

Learn how to grow Paphiopedilum indoors so that you have a beautiful flowering orchid all year long. The Paphiopedilum, also known as the Slipper Orchid, grows in the wilds of India, but can be...

Growing orchid seeds or orchid plant cuttings in clear glass flasks can speed their healthy propagation and lessen the death or damage to their delicate seedlings. Glass flask environments create...

Orchids grow mainly in the tropics, where fierce competition among plants has led to the diversity of growing locations where the orchid has adapted. The root systems have developed features that...

Sometimes it may become necessary to repot orchids. Some growers of phalaenopsis like to repot every year.

Ever want to to grow your own vanilla orchid? Ever have a cutting and not know what to do? This step by step guide will help you grow a vanilla orchid from a cutting in no time!!!

If you are an orchid lover and want to explore a variety that has a unique appearance and wonderful blooms, the lady's slipper orchid is for you. Next to the phalaenopsis or moth orchid, the...

All about orchids, the most exotic flower. Learn everything you need to know about kinds of orchids, where to find them, and how to take care of them.

All about orchids, the most exotic flower. Learn everything you need to know about kinds of orchids, where to find them, and how to take care of them.

All about orchids, the most exotic flower. Learn everything you need to know about kinds of orchids, where to find them, and how to take care of them.

Learn about orchid care and clubs in this free video clip on growing orchids indoors.

Learn about orchid care and forming hybrids in this free video clip on growing orchids indoors.

Learn many varieties of orchids in this free video on orchid care and nomenclature.

Leaf drop is a common problem with orchids both for beginners and experienced orchid growers. Eventually, leaf drop may get so bad, you have a large section of the orchid cane without any leaves...

When buying an orchid, it is easy to look at the top of the pot and assume the quality of the soil is consistent throughout. If you want to ensure that you are purchasing a high quality orchid...

Orchids grow in potting mix made of bark and/or pebbles, which make them unstable, wobbly and eventually fall over if not stabilized. You need to stabilize your orchid in a pot, so the beautiful,...

If you have an orchid plant, then you know how beautiful these flowers are when they bloom. An orchid contains three inner and outer petals, which gives it a very exotic appearance. When caring...

Orchids are truly one of nature's most beautiful flowers. Most people with even a small "green thumb" can grow an orchid as a potted plant. As with any delicate flower, fertilizing an orchid can...