Trim them when you repot them. After you pull the plant out of its old pot, examine the plant and its roots. Trim off dead roots, bulbs, stems, and canes. A healthy, living orchid root is white, ...

Q: I have had an orchid for more than five years. Originally, there were two tall stems with lovely blooms. When these died, no new blooms reappeared. I have fertilized it. How can I get it to flower?

Q: Can you tell us how you care for orchids to get them to rebloom? I did have luck this year. A: I have had good luck with my orchids ever since I admitted that I don’t have the conditions that suit ...

Not so long ago, orchids were regarded as rare and exotic. But these days, thanks to new propagation techniques, certain varieties are mass-produced. Moth orchids, gorgeous but common, with sweet ...

Orchids are known for their striking flowers which come in various different colors. They can live and grow for several years which makes them a popular present flower choice for many people. Whilst ...

I can’t tell you how happy my Phalaenopsis orchids have made me this month. It’s as if they put their heads together and said, “On your mark, get set, bloom!” And they did. My orchids have come into ...

I have been gifted several orchids in my office but hadn't had any luck getting them to rebloom . . . until I switched from drinking coffee to green tea every morning! Even I was a little shocked to ...

Not so long ago, orchids were regarded as rare and exotic. But these days, thanks to new propagation techniques, certain varieties are mass-produced. Moth orchids, gorgeous but common, with sweet ...