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 ...

Keeping an eye on orchid roots can help you spot problems before they spread While most houseplants have thin, thread-like ...

Orchids (Phalaenopsis ... and I am always tempted to add another one to my collection. However, I usually repot them as soon as I get them home, because they are often planted in sphagnum moss.

Repotting into a larger container can speed ... Use a potting mix designed for houseplants and mix in orchid bark or chunky perlite to make it drain better. Place a layer of your mix a few inches ...

These orchids don't out-grow their container they just need the compost refreshed every two or three years. Do this in the spring. Tip the plant from its pot, tease out all the old compost and roots, ...