Q: How often should I water my orchid? A: Readers ask this question of our gardening experts regularly, and it is one I asked myself recently when I was given a beautiful orchid as a gift. I knew the ...

If an orchid lives in a spot with more than six hours of indirect sunlight a day, it may require additional watering. Orchids ...

Orchids can be tricky to water, but there are certain things you can pay attention to that will avoid root rot. Orchids can be tricky to take care of as flowers favor dry conditions and need smaller ...

Please stay away from the ice cubes. Orchids are one of the most mysterious of houseplants. These gorgeous flowers put on a stunning show when they bloom, and then their caretakers will wait...and ...

If your orchid looks less than healthy, feed it and get it healthy before you cut it into pieces, which is essentially what ...

Orchids are ornamental plants that are famous for their colourful and fragrant blooms. However, caring for orchids can be a challenge, especially for those who are a gardening amateur. Gardening ...

Orchid owners should consider using teabags in their houseplant care throughout spring for a very important reason.

Question: I am growing an orchid with broad, leathery green leaves that produces a stalk of flowers and has lots of roots. Can I prune off some of the roots? Answer: Thick, meandering roots are the ...

Whether you have an orchid bulb or a mature plant, this is the ultimate orchid guide to watering, sunlight, and more.

I was inspired to try growing orchids after attending the Garden’s Orchid Show last week and would like some advice regarding the three plants I just purchased. — Emily Heideman, Chicago Orchids are ...

Q:The plant in the accompanying photo has become highly invasive in one area of my yard and is beginning to show up in other areas. I can't always get the root out. I have this notion of a widespread ...