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

Orchids have been a popular houseplant since the Victorian era, when the passion for collecting these tropical beauties reached feverish heights, sending orchid hunters across the world in search of ...

Orchids are known for their elegant and beautiful flowers, but many cultivated orchids also are tough, resilient plants. They're not difficult to grow if you provide them with their preferred growing ...

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 ...

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 ...

The largest family of flowering plants in the world is the massive sunflower family (Asteraceae) with over 32,000 species thus far described. No. 2 is the orchid family (Orchidaceae) with about 28,000 ...

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 ...

Orchids are colorful, long-lasting and surprisingly easy to grow indoors with the right conditions. Orchids need a special potting mix, specific watering techniques and indirect light. Humidity trays ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Breathtaking blooms and an extraordinary shape—orchids bring big personality and sophistication to your ...