Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images Orchids have been a popular houseplant since the Victorian era, when the passion for collecting these tropical ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There have been attempts to genetically modify an orchid's color while its growing, but none have yet been commercially successful ...

(WHTM) – April 16 is National Orchid Day and although the plants being celebrated today are beautiful, they can be complicated to care for. However, with a little research, patience and practice you ...

SEATTLE — The Phalaenopis (moth orchid) is a popular one to give, especially around the holidays. Ciscoe Morris has a few tips to get them to stay blooming and then re-bloom later. It's not hard to ...

And how to tell if it can be saved. Orchids might seem like finicky houseplants, but with the proper care, that grocery store stunner can bloom for years and years. If you have an orchid that's not ...

Orchids have long been favored among indoor gardeners and houseplant enthusiasts. Varying greatly from one species to the next, these captivating plants delight growers with their attractive foliage ...

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, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Breathtaking blooms and an extraordinary shape—orchids bring big personality and sophistication to your ...

Question: We received a flowering nun’s orchid. Please advise on the care needed when the flowers are gone. Answer: Tall spikes of blooms are a nice feature of this terrestrial orchid that blooms ...

I received an orchid plant as a gift. How do I care for this? Although many are intimidated by orchids, they are fairly easy to grow and can live for years, reblooming often, if given proper care.

Artificial dyes have been used for decades to create different color roses and tulips, but the first artificially blue orchid was introduced only in 2011. That's when a Florida-based orchid grower ...