Q: Mr. Finch, how do I keep a potted orchid alive? A: Orchids are just as easy to grow as any plant. But what you need to do to keep it alive and blooming depends a lot on what KIND of orchid it is ...

Your orchid's leaves can help you gauge its health.

Q-Is it safe to place potted orchids outdoors in summer? I was thinking of setting them on a picnic table under a big shade tree. A-Yes, orchids benefit greatly from a summer outdoors, presuming that ...

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

Orchids are surprisingly easy to grow, and with just a little extra TLC, will bloom happily year after year ...

In 2000, the orchid moved from the realm of expensive hobbies to the mainstream floral market. The plant became the second most valuable flower in the United States, with the commercial trade of ...

Look for signs your orchid needs repotting.

"They cost how much?" my husband, DC, asked. "With or without the container?" I asked, to stall before I repeated what I'd paid for the tall grouping of potted white orchids that now graced our dining ...

Get your orchid watering routine down to a T with these expert tips.

“They cost how much?” my husband, DC asks, as he twists a finger in his ear hoping he hadn’t heard correctly. “With or without the container?” I ask, to stall before I repeat what I’d paid for the ...

Placing your orchid in a ceramic teapot or pitcher creates a clever display with a touch of Southern charm. The contrast of your unique plant in an ordinary household item can make for a lovely ...