When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Orchids are beautiful, exotic plants that add elegance to any space. While ...

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 ...

Orchids love light and humidity - and winter gives them neither. So, how can you care for these notoriously tricky plants during the colder season?

Use tepid water, not cold, to water your orchid. Water in the morning to give the leaves a chance to dry before temperatures ...

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 ...

It's true that some orchids can challenge the most skillful gardener, but a number of orchids are simple to grow. My favorite is the phalaenopsis or moth orchid. Phalaenopsis flowers are borne on ...

Sometimes, the best remedies are handed down from generation to generation and are practically free. Such is the case with Epsom salt, which has been used since the 16th century and currently sells ...

No flower is more mysterious or exotic than an orchid. See these intriguing blooms in 20 lavish exhibits during The Magic of Orchids, the Houston Orchid Society's show and sale at the Houston Museum ...

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 ...

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 ...