Q: I received a Phalaenopsis orchid as a present last fall, and it is still blooming. I have never tried growing an orchid ...

While there are between 25,000 and 30,000 orchid species, the most common—and the one most people will have at home—is the ...

Orchids are a beautiful, exotic flower, but they can be tricky to look after. But, an expert has shared a simple kitchen ...

Some orchids have evolved a unique parasitic lifestyle, abandoning full reliance on photosynthesis in favor of extracting ...

"Feed phalaenopsis [moth orchid] a dedicated flower fertiliser every second watering," Angela recommended. "Dissolve it in a ...

ORCHIDS get a bad press. The absolute divas of the gardening world – they’re all showy and stunning, until they don’t get ...

Some orchids stop making food and feed on fungi instead. Researchers found they do this only when conditions allow.

Houseplants are more likely to flower in spring, and you can ensure your orchid or peace lily produces bigger blooms if you ...

Most orchid species have a symbiotic relationship with the natural fungi found in their roots. The plants provide the fungi ...

“But it is possible.” With 28,000 different species of orchids, its difficult to know which ones to go for. Do not over water, over fertilise, or plant in pots that are too large without ...

The container your orchid sits in must have drainage holes. This helps excess water escape, preventing the roots from sitting ...

Why have some orchids stopped photosynthesis and become parasites feeding on fungi? Researchers found that in at least one species the transition may be driven by the opportunity -- more than by the ...