When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Orchids are beautiful, exotic plants that add elegance to any space. While ...

After your orchid plant's flowers have fallen off, you're left with a ho-hum clump of leaves. But with the right orchid fertilizing tips, a little TLC, and some patience, you can have flowers again.

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 have a difficult reputation, but as long as you maintain air flow and allow the roots to breathe, your indoor orchids ...

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 ...

Sometimes, the best remedies are handed down from generation to generation and are practically free. Such is the case with Epsom salt, which has been used since the 16th century and currently sells ...

Q: Can I use Miracle-Gro on my orchid or would I be better to get orchid fertilizer? Roger Gingras, Seminole A: Not such a quick answer. If your orchid media is made up of tree fern, osmunda, peat, ...

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 ...

Growing orchids requires a lot of patience and consistency. You may already have tried the orchid coffee grounds hack to keep them happy, but have you heard of using rice water? This is a trend many ...

Different plants require different types of soil and some, such as the popular Phalaenopsis orchid, require more unusual ...

Orchids are becoming increasingly popular as houseplants. One orchid you are likely to encounter is the Phalaenopsis, or moth orchid. It gets its name from the shape of the flower that resembles a ...

This orchid’s on the juice! A gargantuan 300-pound tiger orchid is currently blooming in spectacular style at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and is expected to produce anywhere from 850 to 1,700 flowers ...