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 ...

Artificial dyes have been used for decades to create different color roses and tulips, but the first artificially blue orchid was introduced only in 2011. That's when a Florida-based orchid grower ...

Too much water, too few nutrients, too little light, or too steady temperatures can prevent the plant from using its energy ...

Question: In her latest act of magnanimity, my aunt came to visit me in my new apartment — she hates coming into the city, so this was a big deal on its own. On top of that, she brought me a beautiful ...

Preparation and the right care throughout the winter is key to ensure your orchids not only survive but will also bloom at the proper time.

Phalaenopsis orchids will typically bloom about once a year, for up to three months. After a blooming cycle, the flowers will wilt and fall off. When this happens, don’t worry, the orchid is not dead, ...

Caring for an orchid during winter is more difficult than looking after the houseplant in the summer months. Luckily, Express.co.uk spoke to Love Orchid’s Head Grower Malcolm about the best location ...

Question: We received a flowering nun’s orchid. Please advise on the care needed when the flowers are gone. Answer: Tall spikes of blooms are a nice feature of this terrestrial orchid that blooms ...

The privileged class used to be the sole growers of orchids, boasting conservatories — and gardeners — on their estates. But today, with at least 28,000 species and well over 300,000 registered ...

If you’ve seen orchids for sale in big boxes and grocery stores and passed on them thinking they are hard to care for read on. Several weeks ago I had the opportunity to tour Green Circle Growers ...