After your orchid plant's flowers have fallen off, you're left with a ho-hum clump of leaves. But with the right orchid fertilizing tips, a little TLC, and some patience, you can have flowers again.

Tropical orchids are epiphytic, which means they grow out of soil on the surfaces of other plants in their natural habitats. Because of this, orchids function differently than other varieties and have ...

February is a very exciting time for my moth orchids. After a long winter of preparing flower spikes, they're now laden with buds getting ready to open in spring. That's why I always give them some ...

Orchids are becoming increasingly popular as houseplants. One orchid you are likely to encounter is the Phalaenopsis, or moth orchid. It gets its name from the shape of the flower that resembles a ...

Here's how to care for an orchid after blooming so it'll continue to grow and flower for years to come. Once the vibrant orchid blooms have faded, it's natural to wonder how to care for the remaining ...

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 ...

A reader is curious about growing orchids and has some questions. Elizabeth writes: I have never tried growing orchids and it is my understanding that Phalaenopsis species are a sound choice for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. kynny / Getty Images Orchids are known and appreciated for their intricate, long-lasting blooms. They come in many varieties with ...

This orchid’s on the juice! A gargantuan 300-pound tiger orchid is currently blooming in spectacular style at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and is expected to produce anywhere from 850 to 1,700 flowers ...

“I put my orchid out too early this spring and forgot to bring it in during the cold weather spells. Will it recover?” I do not see any need to worry about your orchid. The plant seems to be on its ...