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 ...

Question: Many stores and garden centers are offering phalaenopsis orchids so I bought one. How long does it last in the home and what care is needed? Answer: Keep your new orchid in bright light but ...

I was inspired to try growing orchids after visiting the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Orchid Show. Could you please provide some advice on an easy orchid that I could try growing? Moth orchids ...

I have had bad luck with growing orchids and I wanted to try growing some. Can you offer some advice on how best to proceed? – Ashley Cabot, Evanston Moth orchids (Phalaenopsis is the Latin name for ...

Phalaenopsis orchids are epiphytes that grow perched on branches or attached to the trunk of tropical trees. When grown in containers, these plants are not grown in regular potting soil, but in ...

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 ...

Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now. Phalaenopsis, which probably is among the most recognizable orchids, is a good choice for the home gardener. Phalaenopsis orchids ...

Rows of phalaenopsis orchids in shades of pink fill the showroom greenhouse at Little Brook Orchids. There's also an orchid that inspired Charles Darwin, an orchid with flowers that last four months ...

If you've found yourself falling in love with the delicate beauty of orchids, you're in luck: There are a lot of different plants to choose from! There are orchids native to every continent except ...

I thought I'd try growing my orchids outside like I so often see in South Florida. But what I have now is droopy, yellowing older leaves at the base of the plant. It's a Phalaenopsis orchid, so I've ...

Orchids are known for their elegant and beautiful flowers, but many cultivated orchids also are tough, resilient plants. They're not difficult to grow if you provide them with their preferred growing ...