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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There have been attempts to genetically modify an orchid's color while its growing, but none have yet ...

These gorgeous flowers put on a stunning show when they bloom, and then their caretakers will wait...and wait, wondering if ...

(WHTM) – April 16 is National Orchid Day and although the plants being celebrated today are beautiful, they can be complicated to care for. However, with a little research, patience and practice you ...

Moth orchids (Phalaenopsis) are among the easiest orchids to care for in a home and are easy to find in shops and gardening centers. Moth orchids prefer a warm environment of 70 to 80 degrees ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Orchids may appear delicate and fussy, but they're actually not difficult to grow—if you give them the ...

Your orchids need proper sunlight and the right environmental cues in order to bloom. Here's how to mimic those conditions for beautiful flowers.

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 ...

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 ...

Winter doesn't have to mean flowerless orchids; with a few simple adjustments, your Phalaenopsis can stay healthy and may reward you with fresh blooms.

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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. INDIANAPOLIS — Are you a plant person? Maybe ...