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 ...

The orchid is said to be the most exotic of all flowers. Their fragile beauty has made them a favorite corsage flower.

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. Orchids are some of the most delicate and unique flowers you can grow ...

If you've found yourself falling in love with the delicate beauty of orchids, you're in luck: There are a lot of different plants to choose from! There are orchids native to every continent except ...

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 ...

With orchids, there are really only two seasons – the growing season from March to October and the resting season, which runs from November through February. This was one of a number of orchid tips ...

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 ...

Mother Nature intended for orchids to grow in trees. But I have mixed feelings about attaching my pricey beauties to branches and trunks, though my hesitation has nothing to do with performance. At ...

You don’t have to have a greenhouse or convert your home into a greenhouse to grow cymbidium orchids. They are easy to grow outside in the Inland Empire area. The standard cymbidium is a ...

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 ...

Your orchid's leaves can help you gauge its health.