The most reliable way to ensure a Phalaenopsis orchid blooms is to provide proper light, moisture, temperature, humidity, fertilizer, and growing medium. A drop in temperatures to around 60°F for a ...

Orchids can bloom more often and longer when you give them the right care and environment. Different orchid types bloom on their own schedules, so choose varieties that naturally flower more than once ...

The concept of watering orchids with ice cubes may seem counterintuitive because plants from tropical regions generally don't do well with freezing temperatures. However, the Just Add Ice Orchids ...

You don't need a tropical environment to grow orchids. Moth orchids (cultivars of Phalaenopsis) are the easiest to grow. In their native habitats, moth orchids are "epiphytes," meaning they grow on ...

I've been surprised that no one has asked me about orchids as long as I have been writing this column, until two weeks ago. When I looked at all my files about plants that people have asked questions, ...

Phalaenopsis orchids, or moth orchids, are blooming now and do they look glorious. Everything about their epiphytic existence sets them up to thrive in tropical settings. (An epiphyte is one that ...

Orchids can be difficult to grow and get to bloom, but there is one natural kitchen item that will help give the houseplant the boost it needs to thrive. Orchids are treasured houseplants owing to ...

11:27, Mon, Sep 1, 2025 Updated: 11:50, Mon, Sep 1, 2025 If you love your houseplants, you’re likely familiar with the stress of having to leave them when you go away. Coming home from a holiday to ...

I'm a huge admirer of orchids, but I'll be the first to admit they're not the easiest houseplants to care for. I've had three orchids in total, and only one has survived. Luckily, the remaining orchid ...

Orchids are a simple way to bring a touch of elegance into your home, making them a favourite indoor plant. They're relatively easy to care for and will flower yearly ...