Boost flower production and foliage health by fertilizing your orchid at the right time.

They need fertilizing more often than some other houseplants.

After your orchid plant's flowers have fallen off, you're left with a ho-hum clump of leaves. But with the right orchid fertilizing tips, a little TLC, and some patience, you can have flowers again.

Tropical orchids are epiphytic, which means they grow out of soil on the surfaces of other plants in their natural habitats. Because of this, orchids function differently than other varieties and have ...

No flower is more mysterious or exotic than an orchid. See these intriguing blooms in 20 lavish exhibits during The Magic of Orchids, the Houston Orchid Society's show and sale at the Houston Museum ...

Orchids are known for being tricky: They’re delicate, require watering and misting, and they need proper drainage and just the right amount of light. That level of plant care can be overwhelming, but ...

Orchids should be placed where they can get bright, indirect light for at least a few hours every day. A bright windowsill can provide enough light to meet their needs. Orchids will produce aerial ...

It's true that some orchids can challenge the most skillful gardener, but a number of orchids are simple to grow. My favorite is the phalaenopsis or moth orchid. Phalaenopsis flowers are borne on ...

A reader is curious about growing orchids and has some questions. Elizabeth writes: I have never tried growing orchids and it is my understanding that Phalaenopsis species are a sound choice for ...

There was a time when orchid plants were expensive to purchase. The main reason was how difficult it was to propagate orchids. This limited their availability and made them costly. Orchid plants are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images If your otherwise healthy-looking orchid hasn’t bloomed since you brought it home, it could be caused from lack of ...