EACH YEAR, around this time, orchids have a moment. Botanical gardens from New York to Atlanta to London fill their glass houses with exotically speckled and striated blooms that ignore unpleasant ...

Saturday seminars: 1 p.m., Orchid culture; 2 p.m., Cattleya painting class; 3 p.m., Mounting orchids and repotting; 4 p.m., Phragmipedium painting class Sunday ...

Orchids produce elegant, long-lasting flowers that bring a touch of the tropics to the UK, but while many focus on watering and feeding routines, one crucial detail is often overlooked: the type of ...

Orchids are becoming increasingly popular as houseplants. One orchid you are likely to encounter is the Phalaenopsis, or moth orchid. It gets its name from the shape of the flower that resembles a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Orchids have a reputation for being difficult that is largely undeserved. While there are some plants in the Orchis genus that are definitely high maintenance, some of the most popular orchids are ...

Orchids are known as laid-back houseplants, but as the weather heats up, it is important to monitor them closely to ensure they stay healthy. The rising temperature is stressful for most plants, but ...