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 get a bad press. The absolute divas of the gardening world – they’re all showy and stunning, until they don’t get what they want. Then they have a strop and die ...
Orchids do not tolerate direct, afternoon sun. A highly porous potting medium is needed to allow for adequate air and water ...
The container your orchid sits in must have drainage holes. This helps excess water escape, preventing the roots from sitting ...
Using the wrong soil Orchids don’t grow well in traditional potting soil, the expert warned. Instead, they need a mix that allows airflow around the roots such as bark chippings or even certain ...
The Western Kentucky Botanical Garden’s 13th annual Orchid Show & Sale is scheduled for Saturday with 100 Phalaenopsis orchids available. That’s up from the average of 50 orchids in recent years, and ...