(WHTM) – April 16 is National Orchid Day and although the plants being celebrated today are beautiful, they can be complicated to care for. However, with a little research, patience and practice you ...

Orchids are known for being tricky: They’re delicate, require watering and misting, and they need proper drainage and just the right amount of light. That level of plant care can be overwhelming, but ...

You don't need a tropical environment to grow orchids. Moth orchids (cultivars of Phalaenopsis) are the easiest to grow. In their native habitats, moth orchids are "epiphytes," meaning they grow on ...

Step into Orchids Limited and you're immediately transported to another world, where thousands of Orchids are born and bred. Some familiar and others like you've never seen. Plants are really hot ...

Like all plants, these tropical beauties need some TLC in order to thrive and survive. Once the specialty of an exclusive group of gardeners, moth orchids (Phalaenopsis) are becoming a more common ...

Beth Py-Lieberman - Author, The Object at Hand: Intriguing and Inspiring Stories from the Smithsonian Collections At the Smithsonian’s greenhouses, orchid expert Tom Mirenda tells tales about a few of ...

SINGAPORE – Orchids, such as Singapore’s national flower Vanda Miss Joaquim, are popular garden plants that are admired for their colourful and flamboyant blossoms. They are also epiphytic plants that ...

Growing orchids from seed has always been considered a very specialized task and nearly impossible for the average gardener. It is a myth that a fully equipped laboratory is necessary; a myth that ...

Growing orchids from seeds at home can be a challenging yet rewarding experience for plant enthusiasts. Unlike traditional plant propagation methods, orchid seeds require specialised equipment and ...

Rob Stirling is a horticultural adviser at Wisley and has been collecting and growing orchids, especially those with scent, for the past 30 years. The moth orchid, Phalaenopsis, is still a favourite ...