Question: I have noticed orchids for sale recently at several stores. I was afraid to purchase one because I heard they are ...

Long considered divas of the plant world, orchids look the part – svelte, refined, elegant. They exude sophistication, almost to the point that only the greenest of thumbs should attempt to cultivate ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There have been attempts to genetically modify an orchid's color while its growing, but none have yet ...

Orchids thrive in humid environments with humidity levels between 40% and 70%. To maintain these levels indoors, use a ...

Two Sundays ago, my dad and I took the orchid class offered by Bob Mutschler of Mutschlers’ Florist and Rare Plants, 6601 Perkiomen Ave., Birdsboro. My dad has always been interested and passionate ...

Trim them when you repot them. After you pull the plant out of its old pot, examine the plant and its roots. Trim off dead roots, bulbs, stems, and canes. A healthy, living orchid root is white, ...

The fen orchid (Liparis loeselii) is no longer listed at risk of extinction on the Great British Red List for vascular plants ...

Beautiful yet mercurial’ fen orchid brought back from brink of extinction - The orchid’s increasing population in Britain is ...

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. Orchids are some of the most delicate and unique flowers you can grow ...