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 ...
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Orchid faded? Here’s what to do now

When an orchid loses its last blooms, the disappointment is often great. For weeks, it was the centerpiece on the windowsill, ...
Orchids (Orchidaceae) are flowering houseplants beloved for their wide variety of colors and delicate-looking blooms. There are more than 28,000 orchid species known, and each can thrive for years ...
And how to tell if it can be saved.
Check the roots of your orchid plant every couple of weeks to prevent dehydration. If the orchid has dried out, soak it in ...
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, ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Anyone who has tried to take care of an orchid knows that it needs a lot of attention and love. Brooks O'Brien at Gaylord Opryland helps us keep orchids happy. Watch this Let ...
Orchids require a drop in temperature at night to bloom. Ideally, nighttime temperatures should be between 15 degrees Celsius and 18 degrees Celsius. This fluctuation mimics their natural ...
Tips for taking care of orchids There are tens of thousands of orchid species, but they'll need special care if you want them to bloom. The experts at Pike Nurseries gives us a bit of Orchids 101.
At the moment there are three creamy, dreamy white orchids cascading down a buffet table in my dining room. They light up the room. They draw your eye away from the pile of stuff on the dining room ...