Orchids need a different approach to pruning than other houseplants.

MA: Most of the orchids bloom yearly. Some of them bloom a little more frequently. Phalaenopsis — again, the most common ...

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.

The beautiful orchid blossom symbolizing love and tranquility brings a touch of the exotic to the home garden. Orchid growing is not only for the connoisseur or enthusiast. I see plants in most home ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The largest family of flowering plants in the world is the massive sunflower family (Asteraceae) with over 32,000 species thus far ...

In the many micro climates of our island, wild orchids bloom year around like Spathoglottis plicata, commonly known as the Philippine ground orchid, and Arundina graminifolia, or bamboo orchid.

How often should orchids be watered? One general rule of thumb for watering orchids is to water them “weekly weakly” — or once a week with a weak (diluted) fertilizer solution. Here are some ...