Orchids
Orchids
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Jewel Orchid Information: How To Care For Ludisia Jewel Orchids
What are jewel orchids? One of the simplest orchids a budding grower could own. If you can grow a begonia indoors, you can be successful with growing jewel orchids. Read more in this article.
By Anne Baley
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Dealing With Common Orchid Problems
When growing orchids, it helps to know a little more about common orchid problems before you buy your first plant. Read this article to prepare for your orchid adventure.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Hardy Orchid Plants: Growing Hardy Orchids In The Garden
When thinking of orchids, many gardeners envision the tropical types. But don't forget about hardy garden orchids, like the Chinese ground orchid. Learn more in this article.
By Becca Badgett
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Zygopetalum Orchid Care - How To Grow Zygopetalum Orchids
If you’ve heard of Zygopetalum orchids, you may be wondering how to grow one. If you’ve never heard of one, your interest may now be piqued. Click here for info on Zygopetalum orchids and their care.
By Susan Albert
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What Are Lycaste Orchids - Lycaste Orchid Culture
What are lycaste orchids? Striking plants that produce spikes of big, fragrant blooms in winter and spring, they are the national flower of Guatemala. Read on for more.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Winter Orchid Requirements: Growing Orchids During Winter
Orchid winter care is different from summer care in seasonal climates. For steps to keep them happy and healthy, click this article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What Is A Whorled Pogonia – Learn About Whorled Pogonia Plants
Whorled pogonia is a common or threatened orchid species that you are not likely to find for sale, but if you happen to be in a forested area, you might run across one of these rare native orchids. Click this article for some fascinating information about the plant.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Phal Orchid Care After Flowering – Caring For Phalaenopsis Orchids Post Bloom
Once blooms are finished, Phal orchid maintenance focuses on plant health. Good Phal orchid care after blooming sets the plant up for future blooms and the development of new foliage. Learn more about Phalaenopsis orchid care, post-bloom, in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Information On Orchid Keiki Care And Transplanting
While orchids generally get a bad rap for being difficult to grow and propagate, they're actually not that difficult at all. One of the easiest ways to grow them is through propagation from keikis. Click here to learn more.
By Nikki Tilley
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Phalaenopsis Orchid Care: Tips For Growing Phalaenopsis Orchids
Growing phalaenopsis orchids was once an elite and costly hobby for those dedicated to phalaenopsis orchid care. Learn how to care for a phalaenopsis orchid in this article.
By Becca Badgett
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Orchid Plant Diseases – Tips On Treating Orchid Diseases
Most common orchid diseases can be prevented or cured, especially if caught early. Just as with pests, it is important to monitor plant health frequently and act immediately. Click here for some information on common orchid diseases and treatment.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Growing Ground Orchids: How To Care For Spathoglottis Garden Orchids
Spathoglottis garden orchids are a terrestrial orchid, which means it developed in the soil instead of in the air on tree branches. Learn how to grow these orchid plants in the following article.
By Anne Baley
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Common Orchid Planting Mediums: Orchid Soil And Growing Mediums
Orchids a reputation for being difficult to grow, but if you provide the correct planting medium, you will have better luck in growing them. Learn more here.
By Anne Baley
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Rein Orchid Plant: Information About Piperia Rein Orchids
Rein orchids are known as either Piperia elegans or Habenaria elegans, although the latter is somewhat more common. However, most of us know this lovely plant as simply rein orchid plant, or sometimes piperia rein orchids. Click here to learn more.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Christmas Star Orchids: Tips For Growing Star Orchid Plants
Star orchid plant is definitely unique. Its species name is derived from the Latin meaning ?one and a half feet? in reference to the long flower spur. Intrigued? Then perhaps you are wondering how to grow a star orchid. This article will help.
By Amy Grant
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Vanda Orchid Info: How To Grow Vanda Orchids In The Home
Vanda orchids produce some of the more stunning blooms in the genera. Care of Vanda orchids is simple, and you can find more info in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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When To Cut Orchid Plants: Learn How To Prune An Orchid
Orchids are beautiful flowers that are great for growing indoors. Follow the steps in this article to properly prune your orchid plants.
By Susan Patterson