Orchids are easy to care for if you know what they need. (DINAH ROGERS) There was a time when orchids were so expensive only the wealthy could indulge in collecting and growing them. In addition to ...

The orchid family is one of the largest flowering plant families in the world. Orchids can be found on every continent except Antarctica, from the steamy jungles of Asia to the dry deserts of Africa, ...

NORTH TEXAS (CBSNewsTexas.com) – Orchids first started on this planet about 120 million years ago. They showed up in Chinese culture as an herb around 3,000 years ago. If you like the flavor of ...

Roy Tokunaga, pictured with the purple hono hono (Dendrobium Nestor) orchid, specializes in growing unusual orchids. Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu ...

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

I was in a nursery recently and wandered into the greenhouse where they had tropical plants generally grown indoors. There were all the typical foliage plants, such as dracaena, dieffenbachia, pothos ...

You don't need a landscape in full sun to grow stunning blooms. This pretty plant produces orchid-like flowers that thrive in ...

If you happen to be in Southern California and fancy taking a trip to a garden to see some of the world's rarest plants, head ...

In recent years, floral departments of supermarkets have greatly increased the choices of houseplants, including colorful orchids. The secret for high quality plants is to have an employee with some ...

Blooming petals and green stems of orchid flowers stood out starkly in front of the black curtain backdrop. Blue and red ribbons hung from the pots of awarded plants. Children and adults alike peered ...

I have noticed orchids for sale recently at several stores. I was afraid to purchase one because I heard they are very hard to take care of. What are their care requirements? Orchids are one of the ...