Routine pruning is not a necessary part of orchid care; however, there are times when a little cutting back is beneficial to the plant. Knowing how to prune an orchid is useful when you want to ...

Because orchids bloom for months, they might give the impression that their flowering period never ends but it does. And if you are new to orchids, you then face the question of how to care for the ...

Use tepid water, not cold, to water your orchid. Water in the morning to give the leaves a chance to dry before temperatures drop at night. Many orchids prefer lower temperatures at night, which can ...

Dear Neil: I have two Phalaenopsis orchids that I really enjoy in bloom. However, when they finish flowering I never know how much of the old stem to cut off. This year they are blooming at the ends ...

Q: Can you tell us how you care for orchids to get them to rebloom? I did have luck this year. A: I have had good luck with my orchids ever since I admitted that I don’t have the conditions that suit ...

Increase the blooming power of your orchids with these tips. Orchids can bloom more often and longer when you give them the right care and environment. Different orchid types bloom on their own ...

Orchids can intimidate budding and experienced gardeners alike. Joan Connors, a retired greenhouse manager of the American Orchid Society, has a few tips to help keep plants healthy, happy and ...

11:43, Thu, Aug 14, 2025 Updated: 12:08, Thu, Aug 14, 2025 I'm a big fan of orchids, but I'll be the first to confess they're not the simplest houseplants to look after. I've had three orchids in ...

Growing houseplants like orchids requires a lot of patience and consistency. You may already have tried the orchid coffee grounds hack or the very popular banana peel trick to keep them happy, but ...