Orchids are commonly thought of as delicate plants for indoor use, yet there are at least three species that can readily be grown outdoors in Southern California. There are an additional four species ...

Orchids have been a popular houseplant since the Victorian era, when the passion for collecting these tropical beauties reached feverish heights, sending orchid hunters across the world in search of ...

Several things you need to be aware of when growing your orchids outside: 1. Your orchids might not be able to take the sudden increase in light and will get burnt. So it’s best to ease your orchids ...

I thought I'd try growing my orchids outside like I so often see in South Florida. But what I have now is droopy, yellowing older leaves at the base of the plant. It's a Phalaenopsis orchid, so I've ...

Growing plants in containers is a delighgtful way to bring greenery indoors, add height to landscape beds, and deliver color ...

We tend to think of orchids as delicate plants that need to be kept indoors because of their fragility. Nothing could be further from the truth. Most orchids suffer when grown indoors and will refuse ...

The orchid family is one of the largest flowering plant families in the world. Orchids can be found on every continent except Antarctica, from the steamy jungles of Asia to the dry deserts of Africa, ...

I recently wrote about moth orchids and solicited orchid growing tips from readers of this column. I was more than compensated for this request by Tony Glinskas from Huntington Beach, who is a member ...

Water needs: Keep potting medium moist during growing periods, usually March through September. In winter, supply with enough water to prevent bulbs from shriveling. In hot weather, spray foliage ...