Phalaenopsis, which probably is among the most recognizable orchids, is a good choice for the home gardener. Phalaenopsis orchids are monopodial, meaning that growth occurs from the top of one stem.

Question: Many stores and garden centers are offering phalaenopsis orchids so I bought one. How long does it last in the home and what care is needed? Answer: Keep your new orchid in bright light but ...

Around the country, there is a small but devoted group of hobbyists who grow their orchids the way nature intended — mounted to pieces of trees. Duplicating rainforest culture is not as challenging as ...

You are less likely to lose your Phalaenopsis when you plant it on tree fern bark. The only drawback is that you will have to water everyday unless rain falls, and you cannot put it inside your house.

Phalaenopsis orchids, or moth orchids, are blooming now and do they look glorious. Everything about their epiphytic existence sets them up to thrive in tropical settings. (An epiphyte is one that ...

Flower lovers everywhere agree: Orchids are pretty darn stunning. And although they were once reserved for the wealthy, orchids are now as readily accessible as cut flowers and everyday plants.

Don't treat your orchid like a bouquet of flowers! Once your pretty plant is done blooming, it's a shame to throw it away when it can be coaxed into many more floral shows. Beautiful Phalaenopsis ...

Back in 2013, Fairchild began raising native Florida orchid species under lab and nursery conditions to repopulate our dwindling natural communities of these coveted plants. We had plans, experts, and ...

Question: I received a phalaenopsis orchid for the holidays that’s still in bloom. How long is it going to bloom and what care should it receive after the flowers are gone? Answer: When a phalaenopsis ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. One out of 10 species of flowering plant on earth is reckoned to be an orchid. After impulse buying for ...

Mitch Hedberg once joked, “When someone hands you a flyer, it’s like they’re saying, ‘Here, you throw this away.’” With an orchid, it’s more like: “Here, you try not to kill this.” Look up “how to ...