Q: How often should I water my orchid? A: Readers ask this question of our gardening experts regularly, and it is one I asked myself recently when I was given a beautiful orchid as a gift. I knew the ...

A good rule of thumb for most orchids is to fertilize "weekly, weakly" during the growing season, says Uzar. This means ...

Flower lovers everywhere agree: Orchids are pretty darn stunning. And although they were once reserved for the wealthy, orchids are now as readily accessible as cut flowers and everyday plants.

Avoid the most common orchid care mistakes with these expert tips. Overwatering is a top reason indoor orchids struggle. Avoid using standard potting mix and a pot without drainage. Lack of light, too ...

"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 ...

Question: In her latest act of magnanimity, my aunt came to visit me in my new apartment — she hates coming into the city, so this was a big deal on its own. On top of that, she brought me a beautiful ...

I adore the moth orchids I have in my houseplant collection. They're always some of the first plants my guests point out, wowing with their tropical blooms of vibrant colors. But, I haven't always had ...

Orchids are among the world's oldest flower groups and one of the largest, with more than 30,000 species. They emerged about 100 million years ago — 30 million years before Tyrannosaurus rex, and ...

Artificial dyes have been used for decades to create different color roses and tulips, but the first artificially blue orchid was introduced only in 2011. That's when a Florida-based orchid grower ...