Thirty years ago, Nancy Meares received a orchid as a housewarming gift, and within a week, she had bought 25 more. "The more orchids you buy — and you will, because it is obsessive-compulsive ...

You bought your orchid when it was loaded with flowers and admired its gorgeous blooms for months. Now, the flowers have dropped off, and you’re wondering what to do with the remaining ho-hum clump of ...

Learn how to train new orchid flower spikes so your plant puts on a bigger flower display that lasts for even longer.

Because orchids bloom for months, they might give the impression that their flowering period never ends but it does. And if you are new to orchids, you then face the question of how to care for the ...

Use a watering can to carefully pour water over the base of the plant to saturate it. Or set the orchid under running water ...

Studies show that using ice cubes to water orchids can be effective. Because the cubes provide a controlled, measured amount ...

11:57, Sat, Apr 26, 2025 Updated: 11:58, Sat, Apr 26, 2025 One common issue orchid owners face is the buds falling off just before they get a chance to bloom, a frustrating problem known as bud blast.

A PLANT expert has shared how to make an orchid re-flower after it has already bloomed. The garden expert reassured orchid plant owners that the plant "hasn't died" and can repeat flower. Orchids ...

In the heat of summer, it might seem straightforward to spot when orchids need a drink, but incorrect watering can harm these delicate houseplants. Gardeners who adhere to a strict watering schedule ...

It’s called the ghost orchid. A group of South Florida students are on a mission to save a rare flower. Their teacher is ...

You would be forgiven for thinking this insect is an innocent orchid flower. The creature, complete with legs that look like petals, has evolved to mimic orchids in both shape and colour. Scientists ...