I love gifting my green-thumbed friends a plant or two to celebrate any new chapter in their lives. And recently, my favorite potted present has been orchids. A little flowering, a little foliage — it ...

The majority of orchids (Orchidaceae) found growing in the wild thrive in rainforests near the equator. While some orchids grow in semi-arid areas, the most commonly sold orchids—Phalaenopsis, ...

Orchids are such beautiful flowers—whether they’re purple, white, or other hues like orange or green, they add a touch of vibrant color to any home. However, caring for these blooms can be challenging ...

Houseplants growing near a big window in a low-light room of a home. - Edwin Tan/Getty Images If you're looking for a pretty flowering plant to brighten up the dimmer rooms of your home, it can seem ...

Orchids are colorful, long-lasting and surprisingly easy to grow indoors with the right conditions. Orchids need a special potting mix, specific watering techniques and indirect light. Humidity trays ...

Inside Hershey Gardens’ conservatory, there are orchids big enough to fill a van, orchids small enough to search for with a magnifying glass, old orchids, new orchids, black orchids and white orchids.

Some favorite booths at the Connecticut Flower and Garden Show this past weekend were the ones filled with orchids. Orchids are becoming more popular as houseplants and many folks are finding that ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Explore the fundamentals of growing orchids with Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection’s Lead Horticulturist, Justin Kondrat. Justin will walk us ...