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 ...

There's no one right answer when it comes to how often you should water an orchid—this will vary depending on various factors ...

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

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 ...

The container your orchid sits in must have drainage holes. This helps excess water escape, preventing the roots from sitting in stagnant water, which can lead to rot. For orchids like Phalaenopsis, ...

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 ...

The event features a display of more than 1,000 orchids and offers informational sessions and re-potting demonstrations. All of the orchids have been pre-judged by orchid enthusiasts, and ...