Orchids

Orchid winter care is different from summer care in seasonal climates. For steps to keep them happy and healthy, click this article.

By Mary Ellen Ellis

Whorled pogonia is a common or threatened orchid species that you are not likely to find for sale, but if you happen to be in a forested area, you might run across one of these rare native orchids. Click this article for some fascinating information about the plant.

By Bonnie L. Grant

Once blooms are finished, Phal orchid maintenance focuses on plant health. Good Phal orchid care after blooming sets the plant up for future blooms and the development of new foliage. Learn more about Phalaenopsis orchid care, post-bloom, in this article.

By Bonnie L. Grant

Clamshell orchid plants are highly valued, not only because of their unique shape, but because they always seem to be in bloom. Interested in learning how to grow clamshell orchids? Click on the following article for more information.

By Mary H. Dyer

While orchids generally get a bad rap for being difficult to grow and propagate, they're actually not that difficult at all. One of the easiest ways to grow them is through propagation from keikis. Click here to learn more.

By Nikki Tilley

Growing phalaenopsis orchids was once an elite and costly hobby for those dedicated to phalaenopsis orchid care. Learn how to care for a phalaenopsis orchid in this article.

By Becca Badgett

Spathoglottis garden orchids are a terrestrial orchid, which means it developed in the soil instead of in the air on tree branches. Learn how to grow these orchid plants in the following article.

By Anne Baley

Rein orchids are known as either Piperia elegans or Habenaria elegans, although the latter is somewhat more common. However, most of us know this lovely plant as simply rein orchid plant, or sometimes piperia rein orchids. Click here to learn more.

By Mary H. Dyer

Star orchid plant is definitely unique. Its species name is derived from the Latin meaning ?one and a half feet? in reference to the long flower spur. Intrigued? Then perhaps you are wondering how to grow a star orchid. This article will help.

By Amy Grant

Vanda orchids produce some of the more stunning blooms in the genera. Care of Vanda orchids is simple, and you can find more info in this article.

By Bonnie L. Grant

Catasetum orchid species number over 150 and have unusual, waxy flowers that may be male or female. It’s a great orchid to grow in a greenhouse or outside in a warm climate.

By Mary Ellen Ellis

Brassavola is an easy to grow orchid that is ideal for first-time growers. By learning more about growing Brassavola orchids, even novice growers are able to enjoy an abundance of blooms all season long.

By Tonya Barnett

Most orchids tend to drop leaves as they produce new growth, and some may lose a few leaves after blooming. If leaf loss is substantial, or if new leaves are falling off, it's time to do some troubleshooting. Click this article to learn what to do.

By Mary H. Dyer

There's just something special about wild lady slipper orchids. Growing a lady slipper wildflower can be accomplished with a little effort in your own garden. Get more information in this article.

By Nikki Tilley

If you are Turkish, you probably know what salep is, but the rest of us likely have no idea. What is salep? It is a plant, a root, a powder, and a drink. Salep comes from several species of diminishing orchids. For more information, click the following article.

By Bonnie L. Grant