While these plants may not look alike at first glance, African violets and orchids are both prized for their tropical vibe ...

But, have you ever considered you can grow them outdoors, too? There are so many types of orchids, but the moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) is perhaps the most common choice for growing indoors.

Susquehanna Orchid Society’s annual show brings more than 1,000 orchids and their knowledgeable growers together in the dead ...

Vanilla orchids benefit from regular fertilization during their active growth periods in spring and summer. However, it's ...

It turns out that one of the "best natural fertilisers" to get orchids to flower is likely already sitting in your kitchen ...

As rice water contains trace amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium as well as starches that feed beneficial ...

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Looking around at the hundreds of orchids in bloom on the back patio of her Weston home, Sara Singer is hard-pressed to pick a favorite from her beloved collection. There are the highly prized ...

and I’ve been in love with orchids ever since,” he said. According to Brout, his personal collection began after he graduated from Dartmouth. He started to grow orchids under lights in his basement ...