The orchid family is one of the largest flowering plant families in the world. Orchids can be found on every continent except Antarctica, from the steamy jungles of Asia to the dry deserts of Africa, ...

Orchids are the largest family of plants in the world. With more than 25,000 species, different types of orchids range in size from a few inches to a few feet tall and they come in almost every color ...

You do not have to turn your home into a tropical rainforest to grow orchids. They are not difficult to grow, especially moth orchids (cultivars of Phalaenopsis). Moth orchids, in their native ...

Many orchids are rewarding indoor plants. Once a homeowner has succumbed and bought his or her first orchid, or received one as a gift, a few cultural requirements will coax the plant to flower again.

"I've been growing moth orchids in pots on my covered porch during the summertime. All of them are actively growing and doing well. When is the best time to bring them indoors." - Wyatt Grumpy's ...

Not all houseplants love humidity. However, there are lots of tropical plants that hail from damp rainforests, and many of ...

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Q: Earlier this month, I was given a cymbidium orchid. How do I take care of it? A: Many genera of orchids make great indoor houseplants. Cymbidium orchids are among the showiest. A well-grown plant ...

We tend to think of orchids as delicate plants that need to be kept indoors because of their fragility. Nothing could be further from the truth. Most orchids suffer when grown indoors and will refuse ...

Orchids have long been loved by indoor plant collectors. Their exotic flowers bring elegance and sophistication to interiors ...