Orchids are long-lived plants that produce flowers every year in the late winter if they receive the proper care. “After an orchid flowers, it’s tired, and it needs to rest and recover so it can ...

You bought your orchid when it was loaded with flowers and admired its gorgeous blooms for months. Now, the flowers have dropped off, and you’re wondering what to do with the remaining ho-hum clump of ...

Orchids have a bad reputation of being a finicky, hard-to-grow plant —but plant experts say that's undeserved. If you know (and follow) the rules of proper orchid care, you can keep your plant growing ...

Thirty years ago, Nancy Meares received a orchid as a housewarming gift, and within a week, she had bought 25 more. "The more orchids you buy — and you will, because it is obsessive-compulsive ...

Orchids tend to look wilted and bare in winter, but there is a really easy way to ensure they stay healthy by doing a very ...

Because orchids bloom for months, they might give the impression that their flowering period never ends but it does. And if you are new to orchids, you then face the question of how to care for the ...

Studies show that using ice cubes to water orchids can be effective. Because the cubes provide a controlled, measured amount of water, they help prevent overwatering—one of the quickest ways to kill ...

11:57, Sat, Apr 26, 2025 Updated: 11:58, Sat, Apr 26, 2025 One common issue orchid owners face is the buds falling off just before they get a chance to bloom, a frustrating problem known as bud blast.

In the heat of summer, it might seem straightforward to spot when orchids need a drink, but incorrect watering can harm these delicate houseplants. Gardeners who adhere to a strict watering schedule ...